NORTHLEIGH ROAD, B8 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2QJ

NORTHLEIGH ROAD, B8 2QJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This B8 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2QJ, encompassing approximately 4378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B8 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Findon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Over Pool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Penley Grove with total crimes: 4

NORTHLEIGH ROAD, B8 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.65-26.67%
Vehicle crime85.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8320.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-77.78%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.060.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.05-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.11400.00%
Drugs41.14300.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1140.00%
Public order66.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3750.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.59-39.39%
Vehicle crime74.5775.00%
Other theft61.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.54250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.14-20.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.45-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.74150.00%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Burglary20.46-71.43%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7315.79%
Burglary75.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.60500.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.995.56%
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Burglary30.91-50.00%
Other theft20.69-71.43%
Public order20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.96-41.94%
Other theft74.11600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.60133.33%
Burglary61.60200.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Robbery30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.650.00%
Vehicle crime57.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202430
June 202418
May 202428
April 202420
March 202433
February 202412
January 202422
December 202319
November 202318
October 202331

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Drews Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Perrins Grove
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wallbank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Barley Mow Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 10. Tufnell Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Washbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winnington Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wardend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1