WARD CLOSE, B8 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3LT

WARD CLOSE, B8 3LT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This B8 3LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B8 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B8 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3LT, encompassing approximately 6861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

B8 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jephcott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Kellington Close with total crimes: 8
  • Monk Road with total crimes: 8

WARD CLOSE, B8 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences3110.2047.62%
Anti-social behaviour94.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.02500.00%
Possession of weapons40.8733.33%
Other theft40.5833.33%
Public order30.5850.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-33.33%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.3117.39%
Anti-social behaviour93.94800.00%
Other crime61.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-77.78%
Drugs20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other theft10.29-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.0235.29%
Vehicle crime93.3528.57%
Other theft71.31250.00%
Possession of weapons41.020.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.29100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 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 offences175.54-19.05%
Vehicle crime72.480.00%
Possession of weapons41.02100.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 offences218.02-8.70%
Vehicle crime73.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Public order50.73150.00%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.0021.05%
Criminal damage and arson53.35150.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.4450.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.96-24.00%
Vehicle crime42.77-42.86%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 offences256.85108.33%
Vehicle crime73.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons30.5850.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%

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 offences124.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-60.00%
Other theft20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences206.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202421
May 202427
April 202423
March 202417
February 202421
January 202423
December 202319
November 202325
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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
September 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Jephcott Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Possession of weapons3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kellington Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Monk Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Alumhurst Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Farndon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sladefield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bamville Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sandbourne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Moat House Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Millthorpe Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montgomery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaw Hill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodwells Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sutton Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Watson Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Ravenfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Garden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Agatha'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1