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

Overview of Crime in B8 2QU

WARDEND ROAD, B8 2QU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This B8 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2QU, encompassing approximately 4347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B8 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Over Pool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 4
  • Penley Grove with total crimes: 4

WARDEND ROAD, B8 2QU 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.12-8.33%
Vehicle crime55.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-71.43%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7341.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.52600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6125.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.20-34.62%
Vehicle crime53.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15300.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Public order20.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.7385.71%
Public order85.98166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.84100.00%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In April 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 offences148.51-44.00%
Vehicle crime63.22100.00%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.50127.27%
Criminal damage and arson75.75250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour52.53150.00%
Robbery41.1533.33%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.200.00%
Burglary64.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Robbery30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1450.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.66-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson64.14100.00%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Robbery30.9250.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.040.00%
Vehicle crime46.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202424
June 202417
May 202426
April 202414
March 202425
February 202411
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lime Tree Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Church Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 9. Clover Lea Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Margarets Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Washbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winnington Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ward End Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Swan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parkview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wardend Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Common Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1