THORNTON ROAD, B8 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2LG

THORNTON ROAD, B8 2LG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This B8 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2LG, encompassing approximately 7804 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sladefield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bamville Road with total crimes: 3

THORNTON ROAD, B8 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.2531.82%
Vehicle crime33.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-77.78%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-75.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.41-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.82125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime40.51300.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.41-7.69%
Other theft73.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Other crime40.51100.00%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.53-13.33%
Vehicle crime63.33-14.29%
Burglary50.7766.67%
Public order40.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.5150.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.467.14%
Vehicle crime73.8440.00%
Other theft60.90500.00%
Public order60.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.0212.00%
Vehicle crime53.59-50.00%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Public order30.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5613.64%
Vehicle crime103.20233.33%
Burglary61.28100.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Other theft30.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-62.50%
Public order20.38-75.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.8215.79%
Criminal damage and arson82.82100.00%
Public order81.020.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Burglary30.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.12-9.52%
Burglary42.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.5133.33%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.89-27.59%
Vehicle crime62.69500.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5133.33%
Burglary30.51-50.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-57.14%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.720.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202422
June 202424
May 202426
April 202430
March 202428
February 202425
January 202422
December 202319
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sladefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bamville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Woodwells Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Agatha'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Barley Mow Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pelham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Margarets Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. William Cook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Rogers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Foley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Treaford Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1