HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 2DQ

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2DQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This B20 2DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B20 postcode area, which has experienced 283 crimes and a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B20 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2DQ, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B20 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priestley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Butlers Court Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Endwood Court Road with total crimes: 4

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.14-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-85.71%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Robbery41.32300.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Burglary20.79-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.43-40.74%
Burglary104.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime31.32-50.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.0758.82%
Burglary87.14700.00%
Vehicle crime62.12100.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.20-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.49500.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.25-9.09%
Burglary45.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.72-4.35%
Vehicle crime45.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.584.55%
Other theft56.0825.00%
Burglary41.32-42.86%
Public order31.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.9529.41%
Burglary75.82-12.50%
Public order61.85200.00%
Other theft41.59300.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.20-5.56%
Burglary84.4960.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-60.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.585.88%
Vehicle crime54.76400.00%
Burglary51.32400.00%
Other theft41.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.490.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202420
June 202416
May 202427
April 202417
March 202420
February 202422
January 202423
December 202322
November 202317
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priestley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Butlers Court Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Endwood Court Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Selborne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wood Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Packwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Worlds End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beachburn Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Denewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Handsworth Wood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Winleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1