STECHFORD LANE, B8 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2AL

STECHFORD LANE, B8 2AL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.16 per 1,000 population. This B8 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2AL, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4114 with total crimes: 21
  • Northcote Road with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

STECHFORD LANE, B8 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3359.163200.00%
Shoplifting1422.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.410.00%
Other theft64.710.00%
Public order64.030.00%
Vehicle crime54.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Robbery43.360.00%
Drugs22.690.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.67-97.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4072.6029.03%
Anti-social behaviour1226.8971.43%
Shoplifting128.070.00%
Vehicle crime88.07100.00%
Other theft75.380.00%
Burglary74.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.71-14.29%
Possession of weapons54.03150.00%
Public order53.360.00%
Drugs23.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Robbery11.34-87.50%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3161.856.90%
Shoplifting1220.84-36.84%
Robbery88.07700.00%
Other theft75.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.71-53.33%
Drugs54.71150.00%
Public order53.360.00%
Vehicle crime43.36-33.33%
Burglary22.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.34100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2962.5220.83%
Shoplifting1919.495.56%
Anti-social behaviour1512.77114.29%
Vehicle crime610.08-25.00%
Burglary54.030.00%
Other theft53.36-50.00%
Public order53.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Robbery11.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2463.86-22.58%
Shoplifting1816.1380.00%
Other theft1012.10150.00%
Vehicle crime86.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.3816.67%
Public order64.7150.00%
Burglary54.0325.00%
Other crime53.360.00%
Robbery43.36300.00%
Possession of weapons32.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-60.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3150.4282.35%
Shoplifting1020.84-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour66.720.00%
Possession of weapons54.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3625.00%
Burglary43.36100.00%
Other theft42.69-33.33%
Public order42.69100.00%
Vehicle crime32.6950.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Robbery11.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.97-50.00%
Shoplifting1111.43-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour67.39-14.29%
Other theft64.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.03-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.69-66.67%
Burglary21.340.00%
Public order21.34-66.67%
Robbery21.34-60.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3468.5721.43%
Shoplifting2622.8630.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.4840.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7140.00%
Public order64.71-25.00%
Other theft64.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.03500.00%
Robbery54.03150.00%
Possession of weapons23.360.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2855.8047.37%
Shoplifting2018.8233.33%
Public order813.440.00%
Other theft75.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3625.00%
Drugs23.36100.00%
Burglary21.34-66.67%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons21.34-33.33%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1946.38-45.71%
Shoplifting1512.777.14%
Public order810.0860.00%
Burglary65.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-55.56%
Possession of weapons32.69200.00%
Other theft32.02-62.50%
Robbery12.02-75.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3566.550.00%
Shoplifting1423.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.410.00%
Other theft86.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.380.00%
Burglary75.380.00%
Public order54.710.00%
Vehicle crime43.360.00%
Robbery42.690.00%
Bicycle theft32.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 202419
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411
January 202426
December 202320
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20241
July 202440
June 202431
May 202429
April 202424
March 202431
February 202417
January 202434
December 202328
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20245
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4114
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Northcote Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Station Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burney Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Stechford Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gumbleberrys Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fir Tree Farm Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Beaufort Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Horselea Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mears Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brook Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1