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

Overview of Crime in B8 2NB

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2NB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This B8 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2NB, encompassing approximately 3704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B8 2NB area, explore the B8 2NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

B8 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4114 with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Burney Lane with total crimes: 6

WASHWOOD HEATH ROAD, B8 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.55-32.35%
Shoplifting106.21-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.70-30.00%
Other theft51.89-16.67%
Robbery41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.08-25.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.2917.24%
Shoplifting119.1857.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.7033.33%
Other theft62.16-25.00%
Burglary51.6266.67%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Possession of weapons41.0833.33%
Public order41.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.4120.83%
Public order87.83100.00%
Other theft82.1660.00%
Shoplifting72.16-46.15%
Robbery71.89600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.62-57.14%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Possession of weapons30.81200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.48180.00%
Shoplifting133.78-27.78%
Other theft53.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Public order41.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Robbery10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.7980.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.86-40.74%
Other theft104.32233.33%
Robbery52.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-16.67%
Burglary41.350.00%
Other crime41.080.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.8258.82%
Shoplifting107.29-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6266.67%
Burglary41.35300.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Possession of weapons41.08300.00%
Other theft31.08-66.67%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.12-34.62%
Shoplifting114.59-47.62%
Other theft92.9712.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.4325.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-57.14%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.8713.04%
Shoplifting217.025.00%
Other theft85.6760.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1675.00%
Public order61.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Robbery31.08200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.710.00%
Shoplifting206.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.400.00%
Other theft51.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Public order41.08-33.33%
Other crime31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.25-4.17%
Shoplifting156.2115.38%
Other theft64.05-14.29%
Burglary61.62-14.29%
Public order61.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-37.50%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Robbery10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.140.00%
Shoplifting136.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Burglary72.160.00%
Other theft71.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.890.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202434
June 202429
May 202424
April 202416
March 202427
February 202417
January 202426
December 202323
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202414
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411
January 202421
December 202320
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
December 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4114
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burney Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Stechford Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Rogers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Foley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilkinson Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Southern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stretton Grove
    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