B8 3SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3SF

B8 3SF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This B8 3SF 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 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3SF, encompassing approximately 4962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B8 3SF area, explore the B8 3SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

B8 3SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fordrough Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Fordrough Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Colonial Road with total crimes: 4

B8 3SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.8964.71%
Criminal damage and arson85.64100.00%
Public order81.6160.00%
Vehicle crime71.61-12.50%
Other theft51.4125.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.27-59.52%
Vehicle crime83.430.00%
Public order51.61-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-20.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.3110.53%
Vehicle crime88.46-11.11%
Public order71.6175.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.1135.71%
Vehicle crime97.66-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.61500.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Theft from the person30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.0933.33%
Vehicle crime115.64-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.22500.00%
Public order41.21300.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40-71.43%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.28-27.59%
Vehicle crime124.2371.43%
Other theft72.42133.33%
Other crime61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.080.00%
Vehicle crime75.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.67-3.33%
Vehicle crime105.8425.00%
Public order32.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.0815.38%
Vehicle crime86.05-33.33%
Public order41.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.90-18.75%
Vehicle crime125.24100.00%
Public order62.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-20.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.080.00%
Vehicle crime66.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202417
June 202442
May 202438
April 202428
March 202421
February 202429
January 202429
December 202330
November 202326
October 202332

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fordrough Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 2. Fordrough Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Colonial Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whitacre Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bowyer Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Gate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cherrywood Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ronald Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Clodeshall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Overwood Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Anthony Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Bell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hancock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Maitland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Priorygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. College Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Adderley Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lancelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Graham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lupin Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Kiln Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1