HAMS ROAD, B8 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 1DU

HAMS ROAD, B8 1DU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This B8 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B8 postcode area, which has experienced 335 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B8 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 1DU, encompassing approximately 4479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B8 1DU area, explore the B8 1DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B8 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dereham Close with total crimes: 5
  • Adderley Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

HAMS ROAD, B8 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2618.75%
Vehicle crime44.24-20.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.57200.00%
Public order61.34100.00%
Vehicle crime51.34-28.57%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.72100.00%
Vehicle crime74.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.13-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.92-31.25%
Public order52.4625.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.47100.00%
Public order43.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36-33.33%
Other theft31.790.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-75.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.25-29.41%
Vehicle crime82.68100.00%
Public order51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9213.33%
Vehicle crime43.79-63.64%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1525.00%
Vehicle crime113.35120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46300.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.360.00%
Vehicle crime52.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202416
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 202416
February 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dereham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Adderley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Charles Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arden Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. George Arthur Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reginald Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Ashley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. City View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ralph Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. St Saviour'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lancelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1