ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2BG

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2BG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This B8 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2BG, encompassing approximately 7268 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

B8 2BG 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

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.8015.15%
Vehicle crime85.23166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-30.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.6313.79%
Criminal damage and arson104.5442.86%
Anti-social behaviour51.3825.00%
Possession of weapons40.6933.33%
Other theft30.55-57.14%
Other crime30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Burglary30.41200.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.08-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.99250.00%
Other theft70.9675.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.5533.33%
Public order40.55-50.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons30.4150.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.086.67%
Public order84.4060.00%
Burglary71.10250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9620.00%
Other theft40.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.67-26.83%
Other theft64.13100.00%
Vehicle crime60.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8366.67%
Public order50.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Burglary20.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.04105.00%
Burglary85.64166.67%
Vehicle crime51.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
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 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime102.7542.86%
Robbery61.3850.00%
Drugs60.83100.00%
Public order40.83-50.00%
Burglary30.55-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-25.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
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 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.427.14%
Burglary104.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.38150.00%
Public order81.38300.00%
Vehicle crime71.10133.33%
Robbery40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.550.00%
Other theft40.55300.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.153.70%
Burglary43.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28100.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.08-41.30%
Criminal damage and arson83.710.00%
Other theft71.1075.00%
Burglary60.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.8320.00%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5533.33%
Robbery30.550.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.420.00%
Burglary96.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other theft40.690.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202433
June 202429
May 202432
April 202430
March 202441
February 202420
January 202430
December 202328
November 202327
October 202346

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
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 2BG 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. Old Bromford Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Washbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stretton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wardend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1