WELFORD ROAD, B20 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 2BJ

WELFORD ROAD, B20 2BJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.14 per 1,000 population. This B20 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B20 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B20 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B20 2BJ area, explore the B20 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B20 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Rose Hill Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ivy Road with total crimes: 8

WELFORD ROAD, B20 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6050.1417.65%
Anti-social behaviour1321.96-7.14%
Vehicle crime104.76-16.67%
Robbery93.66-35.71%
Burglary83.2914.29%
Public order82.93-46.67%
Other theft72.9340.00%
Other crime72.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-50.00%
Drugs52.20-16.67%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.10-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5153.43-22.73%
Public order1518.66114.29%
Robbery145.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.12140.00%
Vehicle crime124.3971.43%
Burglary74.3916.67%
Drugs62.560.00%
Other crime52.20-16.67%
Other theft51.83-54.55%
Possession of weapons31.83200.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6651.2457.14%
Other theft1124.1537.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.0366.67%
Vehicle crime73.660.00%
Robbery72.5675.00%
Shoplifting72.56-12.50%
Public order72.5675.00%
Drugs62.56100.00%
Other crime62.20100.00%
Burglary62.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20150.00%
Bicycle theft11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.77-22.22%
Other theft815.3733.33%
Shoplifting82.93700.00%
Vehicle crime72.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-14.29%
Burglary52.200.00%
Robbery41.83-33.33%
Public order41.46-33.33%
Drugs31.46-40.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5440.62-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson919.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.290.00%
Robbery62.5650.00%
Public order62.20500.00%
Other theft62.20-40.00%
Burglary52.2025.00%
Drugs51.8325.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-50.00%
Other crime31.4650.00%
Possession of weapons31.10-50.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.3527.27%
Other theft1020.4942.86%
Vehicle crime83.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5640.00%
Possession of weapons62.56100.00%
Drugs42.2033.33%
Robbery41.46-63.64%
Burglary41.46-42.86%
Theft from the person21.46-33.33%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.4310.00%
Robbery1116.10450.00%
Vehicle crime84.0333.33%
Other theft72.93-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.5616.67%
Burglary72.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56-44.44%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.460.00%
Theft from the person31.10200.00%
Drugs31.10-25.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.30-24.53%
Other theft1114.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.0380.00%
Vehicle crime63.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.20-25.00%
Public order52.200.00%
Drugs41.8333.33%
Burglary41.46-42.86%
Other crime21.460.00%
Robbery20.73-83.33%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5341.35-10.17%
Vehicle crime1419.4040.00%
Robbery125.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.39-27.27%
Other theft82.9314.29%
Burglary72.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56-54.55%
Drugs31.83-57.14%
Shoplifting31.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5953.07-1.67%
Robbery1221.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.0337.50%
Public order104.030.00%
Vehicle crime103.66100.00%
Drugs73.66-22.22%
Other theft72.560.00%
Burglary72.5675.00%
Theft from the person52.56150.00%
Possession of weapons41.83-42.86%
Other crime21.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6047.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1121.960.00%
Public order104.030.00%
Drugs93.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.290.00%
Robbery82.930.00%
Possession of weapons72.930.00%
Other theft72.560.00%
Vehicle crime52.560.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 202312
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202460
June 202451
May 202466
April 202442
March 202454
February 202456
January 202444
December 202340
November 202353
October 202359
September 202360

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B20 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rose Hill Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ivy Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barker Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Norwood Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. Crick Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hamstead Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wye Cliff Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. King Edwards Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Villa Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitehall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Heathfield Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melrose Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Terrace Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Soho Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beaudesert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bowling Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Welford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Honeswode Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gibson Drive
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 23. Police Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Belgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Highbury Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Thornhill Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Broughton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lansdowne Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 29. Parklands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. West Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1