B8 2XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 2XX

B8 2XX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This B8 2XX 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 2XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 2XX, encompassing approximately 5964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B8 2XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herrick Road with total crimes: 6
  • Malthouse Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 4

B8 2XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.5412.50%
Vehicle crime64.53200.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.020.00%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Public order40.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.71-48.72%
Criminal damage and arson63.35100.00%
Other theft51.01150.00%
Public order30.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50200.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.2356.00%
Public order66.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.38-7.41%
Vehicle crime64.19500.00%
Possession of weapons31.0150.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.72107.69%
Criminal damage and arson64.53500.00%
Drugs51.0166.67%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.70-35.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Other theft20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In January 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 offences207.38-53.49%
Vehicle crime53.350.00%
Other theft40.84-20.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.2495.45%
Burglary57.210.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Other theft50.8466.67%
Other crime40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Public order20.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences227.21-12.00%
Vehicle crime53.6925.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Other theft30.50200.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Drugs20.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202424
June 202420
May 202439
April 202425
March 202427
February 202413
January 202420
December 202343
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Herrick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Malthouse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Harts Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lime Tree Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Exton Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Easby Way
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 8. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salisbury Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Wright Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Warren Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dysons Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kimberley Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Teall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Glenpark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ward End Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Swan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ward End Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Common Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1