WARDEND ROAD, B8 2QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2QT

WARDEND ROAD, B8 2QT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This B8 2QT 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 2QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2QT, encompassing approximately 4857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B8 2QT 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

WARDEND ROAD, B8 2QT 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.53-6.45%
Vehicle crime75.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Possession of weapons20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-80.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.3840.91%
Anti-social behaviour106.38233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-42.86%
Public order40.82300.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.88-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.53600.00%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5315.38%
Burglary66.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.240.00%
Public order61.24200.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-57.14%
Other theft20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.70-21.21%
Vehicle crime75.3575.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4450.00%
Other theft51.24150.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.97153.85%
Criminal damage and arson66.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-20.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-20.00%
Burglary40.82100.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.82-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour52.68150.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Robbery41.03300.00%
Public order20.82-66.67%
Burglary20.41-77.78%
Drugs20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.91-9.52%
Burglary93.91125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.85300.00%
Public order61.65200.00%
Vehicle crime51.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.3250.00%
Burglary41.24-42.86%
Other theft20.82-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 offences1810.29-47.06%
Other theft73.71133.33%
Burglary71.4416.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.150.00%
Burglary67.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202431
June 202422
May 202430
April 202426
March 202433
February 202413
January 202419
December 202321
November 202318
October 202334

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 2QT 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. Perrins Grove
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wallbank Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Barley Mow Close
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Tufnell Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Margarets Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Washbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winnington Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Moat Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wardend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1