B8 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2BF

B8 2BF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This B8 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2BF, encompassing approximately 7247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

B8 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Findon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Over Pool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

B8 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.2816.67%
Vehicle crime84.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-30.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-40.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Other theft30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Burglary30.41200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.31250.00%
Other theft50.9766.67%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-50.00%
Public order30.41-62.50%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.423.45%
Public order84.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1020.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-50.00%
Other theft30.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.73-9.38%
Other theft64.00200.00%
Vehicle crime60.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8366.67%
Public order50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.42146.15%
Public order54.4225.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
Other theft20.280.00%
Robbery10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.90-53.57%
Vehicle crime81.7933.33%
Robbery61.10100.00%
Drugs60.83200.00%
Public order40.83-50.00%
Burglary30.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-25.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.86266.67%
Burglary91.52125.00%
Public order81.24300.00%
Vehicle crime61.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.480.00%
Burglary43.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.5533.33%
Vehicle crime30.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28100.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.00-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson73.3116.67%
Other theft60.9750.00%
Burglary60.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.8325.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4150.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.070.00%
Burglary75.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202430
June 202424
May 202430
April 202429
March 202432
February 202413
January 202428
December 202324
November 202324
October 202343

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Wallbank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bamville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Agatha'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Barley Mow Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 11. St Margarets Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. William Cook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rogers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Foley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Washbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wardend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1