SHAW HILL ROAD, B8 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3LJ

SHAW HILL ROAD, B8 3LJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This B8 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3LJ, encompassing approximately 7063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B8 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandbourne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Montgomery Way with total crimes: 4
  • Jephcott Road with total crimes: 3

SHAW HILL ROAD, B8 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.09-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson52.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.71-28.57%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-77.78%
Burglary20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.0534.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.3928.57%
Vehicle crime71.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-22.22%
Possession of weapons40.9933.33%
Other theft40.570.00%
Public order30.5750.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.93-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.27-22.22%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.25800.00%
Other crime61.27500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-66.67%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.9326.32%
Vehicle crime93.4028.57%
Other theft71.27133.33%
Possession of weapons40.990.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.80-9.52%
Vehicle crime72.690.00%
Possession of weapons40.99100.00%
Other theft30.5750.00%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.07-8.70%
Vehicle crime72.9716.67%
Public order60.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Burglary40.71300.00%
Robbery40.5733.33%
Drugs40.5733.33%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.2215.00%
Vehicle crime63.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85150.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.420.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.83-42.86%
Robbery30.570.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.08108.33%
Vehicle crime73.54250.00%
Public order60.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Possession of weapons30.5750.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202431
June 202423
May 202430
April 202424
March 202419
February 202421
January 202423
December 202320
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandbourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Montgomery Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jephcott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Moat House Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kellington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sladefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bamville Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodwells Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Agatha'S Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Alumhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Banford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Alum Rock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shaw Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tranter Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Farndon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1