ST JOSEPHS ROAD, B8 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2JU

ST JOSEPHS ROAD, B8 2JU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This B8 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2JU, encompassing approximately 7010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burney Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Stechford Lane with total crimes: 5

ST JOSEPHS ROAD, B8 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.13-24.24%
Vehicle crime33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.430.00%
Other theft30.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-76.92%
Robbery20.430.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.8426.92%
Criminal damage and arson134.71333.33%
Other theft51.850.00%
Possession of weapons40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%
Burglary30.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4350.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.27-3.70%
Public order83.71300.00%
Other theft51.14150.00%
Robbery40.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.1322.73%
Vehicle crime63.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Other theft20.29-66.67%
Drugs20.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.290.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.56-26.67%
Other theft63.14200.00%
Other crime50.860.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Public order30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%
Burglary30.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.9920.00%
Burglary54.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other theft20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.42-19.35%
Vehicle crime63.5750.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4350.00%
Other theft30.43-50.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.4129.17%
Criminal damage and arson124.42200.00%
Public order81.710.00%
Other theft61.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Shoplifting40.57300.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

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 offences246.134.35%
Burglary43.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.5733.33%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.13-30.30%
Burglary93.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Other theft40.5733.33%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-50.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.980.00%
Burglary94.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.860.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202433
June 202426
May 202427
April 202422
March 202430
February 202425
January 202431
December 202324
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202413
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burney Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Stechford Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. St Agatha'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Margarets 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. Treaford Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mickleover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1