B20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20

B20, Birmingham has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B20, encompassing approximately 37352 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (7550.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunsink Road with total crimes: 16
  • Willmore Road with total crimes: 10
  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8

B20 Crime Map

Postcodes in B20

The postcode district are associated with the B20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.117550.00%
Vehicle crime244.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.590.00%
Public order200.560.00%
Other theft130.540.00%
Shoplifting130.350.00%
Other crime90.350.00%
Drugs80.240.00%
Robbery80.210.00%
Burglary70.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.05-98.84%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17310.395.49%
Anti-social behaviour424.6323.53%
Criminal damage and arson311.12-3.12%
Other theft290.83141.67%
Vehicle crime220.78-8.33%
Public order220.59-26.67%
Burglary160.59-23.81%
Robbery130.4330.00%
Drugs120.35140.00%
Other crime90.320.00%
Possession of weapons80.2433.33%
Shoplifting80.21-33.33%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.72-15.90%
Anti-social behaviour344.3921.43%
Criminal damage and arson320.9168.42%
Public order300.8611.11%
Vehicle crime240.80-29.41%
Burglary210.64-12.50%
Other theft120.56-58.62%
Shoplifting120.32300.00%
Robbery100.3225.00%
Other crime90.27125.00%
Possession of weapons60.24-40.00%
Drugs50.16-28.57%
Theft from the person20.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19510.5216.07%
Vehicle crime345.2261.90%
Other theft290.91123.08%
Anti-social behaviour280.7821.74%
Public order270.75237.50%
Burglary240.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.64-38.71%
Possession of weapons100.510.00%
Robbery80.27-33.33%
Drugs70.21-12.50%
Other crime40.19-42.86%
Theft from the person30.1150.00%
Shoplifting30.08-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1688.83-1.75%
Criminal damage and arson314.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.83-36.11%
Vehicle crime210.620.00%
Burglary160.56-46.67%
Other theft130.43-23.53%
Robbery120.35-33.33%
Shoplifting110.32120.00%
Possession of weapons100.29-9.09%
Drugs80.2714.29%
Public order80.21-65.22%
Other crime70.2116.67%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17110.096.88%
Anti-social behaviour364.5856.52%
Criminal damage and arson310.963.33%
Burglary300.8320.00%
Public order230.8021.05%
Vehicle crime210.6216.67%
Robbery180.56100.00%
Other theft170.48-15.00%
Possession of weapons110.4637.50%
Drugs70.29-12.50%
Other crime60.19-14.29%
Shoplifting50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1609.025.26%
Criminal damage and arson304.28-9.09%
Burglary250.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour230.67-14.81%
Other theft200.62-13.04%
Public order190.5411.76%
Vehicle crime180.51-40.00%
Robbery90.48-35.71%
Drugs80.24-11.11%
Possession of weapons80.21-33.33%
Other crime70.2140.00%
Shoplifting60.1920.00%
Theft from the person20.16-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.05100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.91-12.14%
Burglary354.072.94%
Criminal damage and arson330.94120.00%
Vehicle crime300.8842.86%
Anti-social behaviour270.8022.73%
Other theft230.72-17.86%
Public order170.62-45.16%
Robbery140.460.00%
Possession of weapons120.37200.00%
Drugs90.3250.00%
Theft from the person70.24250.00%
Other crime50.19-28.57%
Shoplifting50.13150.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.6420.14%
Burglary344.63-8.11%
Public order310.9140.91%
Other theft280.833.70%
Anti-social behaviour220.7529.41%
Vehicle crime210.595.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.56-21.05%
Robbery140.4040.00%
Other crime70.37133.33%
Drugs60.19-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.16-63.64%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Shoplifting20.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1448.57-22.58%
Burglary373.8685.00%
Other theft270.99-3.57%
Public order220.7222.22%
Vehicle crime200.59-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson190.54-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour170.516.25%
Possession of weapons110.460.00%
Robbery100.290.00%
Drugs70.27-12.50%
Shoplifting30.190.00%
Other crime30.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1869.48-5.10%
Vehicle crime344.9847.83%
Other theft280.9112.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.75-24.14%
Burglary200.59-4.76%
Public order180.54-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour160.48-42.86%
Robbery100.4311.11%
Drugs80.270.00%
Theft from the person60.21100.00%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Shoplifting30.08-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19610.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson295.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour280.780.00%
Other theft250.750.00%
Public order230.670.00%
Vehicle crime230.620.00%
Burglary210.620.00%
Robbery90.560.00%
Possession of weapons90.240.00%
Drugs80.240.00%
Other crime60.210.00%
Shoplifting40.160.00%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2037 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 156.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 20242
July 2024173
June 2024164
May 2024195
April 2024168
March 2024171
February 2024160
January 2024152
December 2023173
November 2023144
October 2023186
September 2023196

A total of 292 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202422
June 202424
May 202434
April 202421
March 202421
February 202418
January 202430
December 202321
November 202320
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202442
June 202434
May 202428
April 202423
March 202436
February 202423
January 202427
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316
September 202328

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 264 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202429
June 202412
May 202429
April 202413
March 202417
February 202420
January 202423
December 202328
November 202327
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202431
June 202432
May 202419
April 202431
March 202431
February 202430
January 202433
December 202315
November 202319
October 202322
September 202329

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
September 20239

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 260 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202422
June 202430
May 202427
April 20248
March 202423
February 202419
January 202417
December 202331
November 202322
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 202418
February 20249
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 286 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202416
June 202421
May 202424
April 202416
March 202430
February 202425
January 202435
December 202334
November 202337
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dunsink Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Willmore Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hamstead
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turville Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nursery Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chalcot Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maidstone Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burton Wood Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Cornwall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ireton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Priestley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hill Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heathfield Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mayfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Broadway
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 18. Leslie Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Crown Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Butlers Court Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Endwood Court Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. St Peter'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Birchfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woodall Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. College Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. High Trees
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Austin Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Rosedene Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Selborne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Stanier Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3