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

Overview of Crime in B8 2LL

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2LL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This B8 2LL 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 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2LL, encompassing approximately 7411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B8 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Over Pool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Penley Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Wallbank Road with total crimes: 3

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.569.38%
Vehicle crime84.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-60.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences328.9018.52%
Criminal damage and arson104.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.10-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson83.64700.00%
Other theft51.0866.67%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime40.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Public order20.27-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In May 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 offences318.37-3.12%
Public order94.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2120.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-50.00%
Burglary40.54300.00%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.3110.34%
Vehicle crime84.3233.33%
Public order61.08100.00%
Other theft60.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.02107.14%
Vehicle crime63.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Public order30.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-85.71%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.75-57.58%
Robbery71.89250.00%
Vehicle crime70.9475.00%
Burglary50.94-50.00%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-25.00%
Public order20.40-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-77.78%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.7983.33%
Burglary104.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.35200.00%
Public order71.210.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Other theft40.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5433.33%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.53-25.00%
Burglary42.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-62.50%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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 offences247.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0833.33%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Burglary40.67-42.86%
Robbery30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40200.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.170.00%
Burglary75.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202432
June 202427
May 202431
April 202432
March 202429
February 202414
January 202433
December 202318
November 202324
October 202340

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Wallbank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St Margarets Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. William Cook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Rogers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Foley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Shaw Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Josephs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chetwynd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1