PRETORIA ROAD, B9 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B9 5LQ

PRETORIA ROAD, B9 5LQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This B9 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B9 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 15.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B9 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B9 5LQ, encompassing approximately 7247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

B9 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Fordrough Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6

PRETORIA ROAD, B9 5LQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.1421.74%
Other theft53.86-28.57%
Public order50.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.69-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Shoplifting30.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.35-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.17150.00%
Public order91.3880.00%
Vehicle crime81.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Other theft70.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.830.00%
Other theft74.83-30.00%
Public order50.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.35-7.89%
Other theft104.83233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.97250.00%
Vehicle crime40.97-42.86%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.5211.76%
Vehicle crime75.24-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.9720.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Burglary40.5533.33%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.8036.00%
Vehicle crime114.6983.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-28.57%
Other theft40.690.00%
Robbery40.55300.00%
Other crime40.55300.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.45-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.450.00%
Vehicle crime60.97-40.00%
Other theft40.83-20.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences378.55117.65%
Vehicle crime105.10150.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Other theft50.69-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.17-15.00%
Other theft82.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1050.00%
Robbery50.83150.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-42.86%
Public order40.5533.33%
Burglary30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4150.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.73-47.37%
Vehicle crime72.7640.00%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other theft20.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-33.33%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.660.00%
Other theft85.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202435
May 202435
April 202438
March 202434
February 202425
January 202437
December 202317
November 202320
October 202338

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fordrough Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Fordrough Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. B4128
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Colonial Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitacre Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Norwood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bordesley Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cherrywood Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ronald Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pretoria Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Priorygate Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lupin Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1