B8 3TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8 3TQ

B8 3TQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This B8 3TQ 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 3TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B8 3TQ, encompassing approximately 6240 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

B8 3TQ 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
  • Charles Close with total crimes: 4

B8 3TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences258.49108.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.0114.29%
Vehicle crime71.2816.67%
Public order61.1220.00%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.9240.00%
Vehicle crime61.1250.00%
Public order50.96-16.67%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.2639.13%
Anti-social behaviour65.13200.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Public order60.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime40.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.859.52%
Vehicle crime83.690.00%
Public order41.28-33.33%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Robbery20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8516.67%
Vehicle crime83.37-27.27%
Public order61.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96400.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.37-18.18%
Vehicle crime112.88120.00%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Other crime40.800.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.5722.22%
Vehicle crime53.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.800.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.29-30.77%
Vehicle crime102.8866.67%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.058.33%
Vehicle crime64.17-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order20.32-71.43%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime113.85120.00%
Public order71.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.690.00%
Vehicle crime54.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202412
June 202432
May 202423
April 202421
March 202418
February 202422
January 202418
December 202326
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 3TQ 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. Charles Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Arden Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bowyer Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. College Gate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Clodeshall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Overwood Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Anthony Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Priorygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Saviour'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. College Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Adderley Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lancelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Graham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kiln Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1