B9 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B9 5HQ

B9 5HQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This B9 5HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B9 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B9 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B9 5HQ, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B9 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jephcott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Geranium Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Whitacre Road with total crimes: 5

B9 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.784.76%
Vehicle crime85.41700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Public order41.23300.00%
Possession of weapons40.980.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-28.57%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.274.35%
Criminal damage and arson75.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.72-14.29%
Robbery41.470.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.53187.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.65700.00%
Vehicle crime71.970.00%
Other theft41.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86-57.89%
Vehicle crime71.97133.33%
Other theft61.72500.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.11-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson44.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8122.22%
Vehicle crime65.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Public order20.98-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4220.00%
Public order51.47150.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-77.78%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.085.88%
Vehicle crime94.42350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.360.00%
Public order64.18500.00%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-88.89%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.180.00%
Vehicle crime62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202421
May 202424
April 202423
March 20248
February 202419
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B9 5HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jephcott Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Possession of weapons3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Geranium Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whitacre Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bordesley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Churchill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Botha Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hancock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Delphinium Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lupin Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montgomery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bramble Dell
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Colonial Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dorlcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Poppy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Maitland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1