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

Overview of Crime in B8 2DY

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2DY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This B8 2DY 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 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2DY, encompassing approximately 6227 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B8 2DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Findon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Penley Grove with total crimes: 4

ST MARGARETS ROAD, B8 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.5521.74%
Criminal damage and arson54.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-25.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.03-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.6925.00%
Possession of weapons40.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.64100.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.48200.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.16-85.71%
Other theft10.16-83.33%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.8070.59%
Public order74.66133.33%
Other theft61.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Possession of weapons40.64100.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.74-19.05%
Vehicle crime52.7325.00%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Public order30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.320.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.03-36.36%
Robbery53.370.00%
Burglary50.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.99106.25%
Burglary75.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.12100.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Other theft30.4850.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.62-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.57-16.67%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Other theft20.32-66.67%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.2830.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.17133.33%
Vehicle crime61.1250.00%
Other theft60.96500.00%
Public order50.96400.00%
Burglary40.8033.33%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.260.00%
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.23-23.08%
Other theft53.2166.67%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.6433.33%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Burglary30.48-72.73%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.630.00%
Burglary114.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202429
May 202417
April 202421
March 202433
February 202416
January 202426
December 202320
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Barley Mow Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Margarets Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. William Cook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rogers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Foley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Bromford Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wilkinson Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stretton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mickleover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1