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

Overview of Crime in B20 2DS

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2DS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population. This B20 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2DS, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B20 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priestley Close with total crimes: 10
  • Endwood Court Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beachburn Way with total crimes: 4

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.25-20.00%
Robbery41.05300.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Burglary20.53-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.56-40.74%
Burglary94.2012.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
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 offences2714.7158.82%
Burglary87.09700.00%
Vehicle crime62.10200.00%
Other theft51.580.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
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 offences177.88-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.47500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
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 offences209.20-9.09%
Burglary45.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
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 offences228.67-8.33%
Vehicle crime45.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
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 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.569.09%
Other theft56.3125.00%
Burglary41.31-42.86%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences2212.6129.41%
Burglary75.78-22.22%
Public order51.84150.00%
Other theft41.31300.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.410.00%
Burglary94.4780.00%
Vehicle crime22.36-66.67%
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 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.250.00%
Vehicle crime64.47500.00%
Burglary51.58400.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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 offences177.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.470.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202416
May 202427
April 202417
March 202420
February 202422
January 202424
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Priestley Close
    Total10
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Endwood Court Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beachburn Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wood Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Worlds End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Selborne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Inchcape Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copper Beech Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oaklands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1