BLACKFORD ROAD, B90 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B90 4BU

BLACKFORD ROAD, B90 4BU, Solihull has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This B90 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B90 postcode area, which has experienced 365 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B90 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B90 4BU, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B90 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harwood Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Shepherds Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

BLACKFORD ROAD, B90 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.8933.33%
Public order31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.46-40.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.0725.00%
Shoplifting54.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6733.33%
Shoplifting73.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.40-33.33%
Burglary20.970.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-88.89%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime914.10200.00%
Shoplifting74.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-66.67%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.531000.00%
Shoplifting75.35-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-40.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.16100.00%
Shoplifting83.89166.67%
Vehicle crime53.890.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.29-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-20.00%
Shoplifting31.94200.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Public order10.97-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.1812.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.380.00%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.89400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6716.67%
Shoplifting43.400.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B90 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harwood Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shepherds Green Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stratford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dunstan Croft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A34
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shotteswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chalford Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1