B8 2SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2SU

B8 2SU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This B8 2SU 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 2SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2SU, encompassing approximately 6658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

B8 2SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandbourne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Moat House Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kellington Close with total crimes: 3

B8 2SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.26-15.00%
Vehicle crime72.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-87.50%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.4142.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.20-12.50%
Other theft51.0566.67%
Vehicle crime50.75150.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.10700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.20-40.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Robbery20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.867.69%
Anti-social behaviour104.21233.33%
Public order71.5040.00%
Other crime61.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-50.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.4130.00%
Other theft83.90700.00%
Vehicle crime61.2020.00%
Public order50.90400.00%
Possession of weapons30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.00-28.57%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.710.00%
Robbery73.60250.00%
Vehicle crime71.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-20.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order40.60100.00%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.1133.33%
Burglary53.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.60300.00%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.70-50.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences226.46-4.35%
Vehicle crime83.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.210.00%
Burglary53.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202420
June 202414
May 202428
April 202426
March 202420
February 202424
January 202424
December 202318
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandbourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moat House Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kellington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sladefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bamville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Woodwells Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Agatha'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Church Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 10. Ward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Asquith Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shaw Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tranter Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1