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

Overview of Crime in B8 2BQ

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2BQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This B8 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B8 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2BQ, encompassing approximately 7200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B8 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallbank Road with total crimes: 8
  • Monk Road with total crimes: 8
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 8

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences309.0315.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3966.67%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Other theft30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.47-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson83.61300.00%
Other theft61.1150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-50.00%
Public order30.42-62.50%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.4413.79%
Burglary84.580.00%
Public order81.1160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1120.00%
Other theft40.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.92-12.12%
Other theft74.03250.00%
Vehicle crime60.9720.00%
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 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.8994.12%
Public order54.5825.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Burglary50.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Drugs20.42-66.67%
Other theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.14-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.78-41.38%
Vehicle crime92.3650.00%
Robbery61.25100.00%
Drugs60.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Public order40.56-55.56%
Burglary30.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-72.73%
Other theft20.420.00%
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 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.8320.83%
Criminal damage and arson114.03266.67%
Public order91.53350.00%
Burglary91.25125.00%
Vehicle crime61.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
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 offences246.670.00%
Burglary43.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.5633.33%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-57.14%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Public order20.28100.00%

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 offences248.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson73.330.00%
Other theft60.9750.00%
Burglary60.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.8350.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4250.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.4291.30%
Burglary76.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.9716.67%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-33.33%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.300.00%
Public order73.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202426
May 202433
April 202429
March 202433
February 202417
January 202429
December 202324
November 202324
October 202344
September 202323

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
September 20237

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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wallbank Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Monk Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Church Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Penley Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Bamville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ward End Hall Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. St Margarets Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barley Mow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Moat Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wardend Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Perrins Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. St Agatha'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Over Pool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Foley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clover Lea Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ingleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1