WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2JF

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2JF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This B8 2JF 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 2JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2JF, encompassing approximately 7510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

B8 2JF Crime Hotspots

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

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

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.923.12%
Criminal damage and arson94.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.20133.33%
Public order30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime20.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.7918.52%
Other theft74.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.93200.00%
Other crime40.80100.00%
Public order30.53-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%

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 offences277.59-18.18%
Public order73.5916.67%
Burglary60.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8066.67%
Vehicle crime40.67-55.56%
Other theft30.53-57.14%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.72-26.67%
Vehicle crime94.3928.57%
Other theft71.20133.33%
Public order60.93100.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary20.27-60.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences459.99125.00%
Vehicle crime75.99-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93133.33%
Burglary50.930.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Drugs20.40-60.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 offences207.46-37.50%
Vehicle crime102.66150.00%
Burglary51.33-37.50%
Drugs50.6766.67%
Robbery50.6766.67%
Other theft30.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-25.00%
Public order20.40-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.6552.38%
Criminal damage and arson94.26125.00%
Public order91.20800.00%
Burglary81.2060.00%
Other theft51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.12-19.23%
Burglary52.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.72-40.91%
Vehicle crime83.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-37.50%
Other theft50.6725.00%
Burglary40.67-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.53100.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.3946.67%
Burglary95.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.20-20.00%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-66.67%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences309.72-26.83%
Criminal damage and arson103.9966.67%
Burglary71.3316.67%
Vehicle crime70.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-14.29%
Public order40.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.53-57.14%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Other theft10.13-90.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.380.00%
Other theft105.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.330.00%
Possession of weapons70.930.00%
Burglary60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202432
May 202427
April 202433
March 202445
February 202420
January 202432
December 202321
November 202326
October 202344
September 202330
August 202341

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 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231
August 202310

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20237

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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Monk Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Church Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Penley Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Sladefield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bamville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Margarets Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Josephs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodwells Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barley Mow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Moat Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Morris Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chetwynd Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Agatha'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oxford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Over Pool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Foley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Twyford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Orion Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bankdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1