MORLEY ROAD, B8 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2HU

MORLEY ROAD, B8 2HU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This B8 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2HU, encompassing approximately 7281 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

B8 2HU 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

MORLEY ROAD, B8 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.938.11%
Vehicle crime85.49166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-37.50%
Public order30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.8915.62%
Criminal damage and arson85.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.1066.67%
Possession of weapons40.6933.33%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Burglary30.41200.00%
Other theft30.41-62.50%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Drugs20.270.00%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.2018.52%
Other theft84.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.10200.00%
Public order50.82-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.10-12.90%
Public order73.7175.00%
Burglary50.9625.00%
Other theft50.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.6933.33%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-60.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.06-31.11%
Other theft74.26133.33%
Vehicle crime60.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-28.57%
Public order40.69100.00%
Burglary40.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.5550.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.57136.84%
Vehicle crime76.18-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.9675.00%
Burglary70.9675.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.38-38.71%
Vehicle crime112.6183.33%
Drugs51.5166.67%
Robbery50.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.6925.00%
Other theft40.69-20.00%
Burglary40.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-55.56%
Public order20.55-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.4010.71%
Criminal damage and arson94.2680.00%
Public order91.24800.00%
Burglary91.24125.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Other theft50.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences287.28-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.85-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.69-20.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.550.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.65-26.83%
Criminal damage and arson94.1228.57%
Vehicle crime51.24-16.67%
Other theft50.6925.00%
Burglary40.69-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-20.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.8528.12%
Burglary95.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.82-16.67%
Other theft40.69300.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.390.00%
Burglary71.370.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.960.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
July 202437
June 202432
May 202427
April 202431
March 202445
February 202419
January 202431
December 202328
November 202330
October 202341
September 202332

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 2HU 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. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stretton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mickleover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1