B7 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B7 5SW

B7 5SW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.17 per 1,000 population. This B7 5SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B7 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B7 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B7 5SW, encompassing approximately 1735 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B7 5SW area, explore the B7 5SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B7 5SW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Stanley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Crompton Close with total crimes: 5

B7 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.17-47.62%
Vehicle crime96.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1933.33%
Burglary32.310.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.1740.00%
Public order512.1066.67%
Vehicle crime32.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-60.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.48114.29%
Robbery68.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-50.00%
Public order31.73-40.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.02-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.03-33.33%
Public order53.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.88-28.57%
Burglary42.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-71.43%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.92125.00%
Vehicle crime75.1940.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.03-12.50%
Public order54.030.00%
Burglary42.88300.00%
Possession of weapons32.310.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.05-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.76166.67%
Vehicle crime54.61150.00%
Public order52.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Drugs32.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.73100.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.1788.89%
Criminal damage and arson39.80200.00%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.10-18.18%
Other theft45.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.05-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour96.34200.00%
Vehicle crime55.19-37.50%
Other theft52.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.8850.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.780.00%
Vehicle crime813.260.00%
Other theft34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202421
June 202415
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 202417
January 20249
December 202311
November 202323

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B7 5SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stanley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Crompton Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cook Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Hollies
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Malvern Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mount Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Eliot Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Salford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cuckoo Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meteor Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1