WATSON ROAD, B8 3ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3ND

WATSON ROAD, B8 3ND, Birmingham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This B8 3ND 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 3ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3ND, encompassing approximately 7750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (2300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 3ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandbourne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ludlow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Montgomery Way with total crimes: 4

WATSON ROAD, B8 3ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.192300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Other theft40.520.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.15%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.874.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3533.33%
Other theft61.03200.00%
Public order50.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.52300.00%
Vehicle crime40.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.45-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson83.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.03-14.29%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.6129.17%
Anti-social behaviour74.00600.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-33.33%
Other crime40.52300.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%
Burglary10.130.00%

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 offences247.3526.32%
Vehicle crime93.1080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16200.00%
Other theft60.7750.00%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Public order20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.42-40.62%
Vehicle crime52.4525.00%
Other theft40.65100.00%
Possession of weapons40.52100.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.8745.45%
Criminal damage and arson74.1316.67%
Public order50.900.00%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-42.86%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.6822.22%
Vehicle crime72.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.260.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.16-21.74%
Vehicle crime62.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.1921.05%
Vehicle crime102.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 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 offences195.160.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20241
July 202426
June 202425
May 202431
April 202424
March 202419
February 202432
January 202422
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandbourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Moat House Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kellington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Jackson Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nansen Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sladefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Maitland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ward Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Alum Rock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaw Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Tranter Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Farndon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clipston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Naseby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ward End Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1