B8 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3AR

B8 3AR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This B8 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3AR, encompassing approximately 8192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B8 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitacre Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ludlow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Montgomery Way with total crimes: 4

B8 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.8613.04%
Criminal damage and arson63.170.00%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Public order10.12-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.18-50.00%
Public order82.8160.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.9816.67%
Vehicle crime70.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-25.00%
Other theft50.73150.00%
Possession of weapons50.61400.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences469.5243.75%
Criminal damage and arson85.61-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour60.980.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.4023.08%
Criminal damage and arson93.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.10500.00%
Other theft50.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.61-50.00%
Public order50.61150.00%
Robbery40.61300.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.4562.50%
Vehicle crime103.1711.11%
Other theft71.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.85133.33%
Drugs30.850.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.35-50.00%
Other theft91.95125.00%
Vehicle crime91.1080.00%
Possession of weapons41.100.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-66.67%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Public order10.12-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.2023.08%
Criminal damage and arson93.9180.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-28.57%
Other theft40.61100.00%
Public order30.49200.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 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 offences266.10-3.70%
Vehicle crime73.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-28.57%
Other theft20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Public order10.12-85.71%
Drugs10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.2022.73%
Public order73.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8540.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-61.54%
Burglary40.61300.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.96-8.33%
Vehicle crime132.69160.00%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6125.00%
Public order40.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.590.00%
Public order72.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202423
June 202446
May 202432
April 202426
March 202416
February 202432
January 202426
December 202327
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitacre Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ludlow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Montgomery Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazelbeach Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Jephcott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kellington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Jackson Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clodeshall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Anthony Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hancock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Maitland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Graham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lupin Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Alum Rock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tranter Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Farndon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clipston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Kiln Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Langton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Naseby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1