B8 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2SE

B8 2SE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.25 per 1,000 population. This B8 2SE 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 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2SE, encompassing approximately 963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairholme Road with total crimes: 6
  • Asholme Close with total crimes: 4
  • Farnhurst Road with total crimes: 4

B8 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.258.33%
Burglary513.49400.00%
Other theft35.190.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Possession of weapons23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%
Robbery11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour312.45-66.67%
Public order33.11200.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Burglary12.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.59-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.68200.00%
Burglary39.340.00%
Vehicle crime33.11-25.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Other theft11.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2549.8266.67%
Vehicle crime425.95-33.33%
Public order34.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Burglary33.11-57.14%
Drugs23.11-60.00%
Other crime22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1542.5536.36%
Burglary715.57250.00%
Vehicle crime67.2750.00%
Drugs56.23400.00%
Other theft25.19100.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.9122.22%
Vehicle crime411.42-33.33%
Public order24.150.00%
Burglary22.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.95-52.63%
Vehicle crime69.34200.00%
Burglary36.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Drugs11.04-50.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.21-5.00%
Burglary319.720.00%
Public order23.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.08-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.48185.71%
Public order520.76400.00%
Burglary35.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Possession of weapons23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Robbery12.080.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Burglary22.08-50.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.720.00%
Burglary410.380.00%
Public order24.150.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202425
April 202415
March 202411
February 20249
January 202419
December 202320
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fairholme Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Asholme Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Farnhurst Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redcar Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Arkle Croft
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pan Croft
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tufnell Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromford Way
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Tulyar Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sprig Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Newmarket Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1