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

Overview of Crime in B8 2LJ

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2LJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This B8 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2LJ, encompassing approximately 7549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B8 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Over Pool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Penley Grove with total crimes: 4

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.6214.81%
Vehicle crime74.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-66.67%
Public order30.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.42-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19150.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.2120.00%
Other theft73.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93500.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-20.00%
Other crime40.53100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order20.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.15-16.67%
Public order83.3133.33%
Vehicle crime51.06-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.6666.67%
Burglary50.66150.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.61-21.05%
Vehicle crime83.9733.33%
Other theft61.06200.00%
Public order60.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40200.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.08171.43%
Vehicle crime65.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79100.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Drugs20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.09-54.84%
Vehicle crime61.8550.00%
Burglary50.79-37.50%
Drugs50.6666.67%
Robbery50.66150.00%
Other theft30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-62.50%
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 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.0782.35%
Public order94.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.19100.00%
Burglary81.0660.00%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.70-29.17%
Burglary52.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-62.50%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime83.18300.00%
Other theft51.0625.00%
Burglary40.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.53100.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.270.00%
Burglary85.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202427
June 202430
May 202425
April 202430
March 202438
February 202414
January 202431
December 202317
November 202324
October 202342

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Sladefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bamville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Woodwells Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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 Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1