B20 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 2HB

B20 2HB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.71 per 1,000 population. This B20 2HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B20 postcode area, which has experienced 366 crimes and a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B20 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2HB, encompassing approximately 2187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)

B20 2HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headingley Road with total crimes: 44
  • Pike Close with total crimes: 9
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 9

B20 2HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5261.7120.93%
Shoplifting2123.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.60111.11%
Criminal damage and arson118.6822.22%
Public order75.030.00%
Other theft63.20100.00%
Robbery62.7420.00%
Vehicle crime42.7433.33%
Drugs31.8350.00%
Burglary31.37-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4346.6230.30%
Shoplifting1419.66-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson96.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1128.57%
Public order74.11133.33%
Burglary53.20-28.57%
Robbery52.2925.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Drugs21.37-33.33%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.77-15.38%
Shoplifting1715.0870.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.77-12.50%
Burglary73.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.200.00%
Other theft42.74-42.86%
Robbery41.830.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3944.8018.18%
Shoplifting1017.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour84.57300.00%
Vehicle crime73.6616.67%
Burglary73.20-36.36%
Other theft73.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.2020.00%
Robbery42.740.00%
Other crime31.83200.00%
Public order31.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3342.51-44.07%
Shoplifting1815.08200.00%
Burglary118.23266.67%
Public order95.03125.00%
Vehicle crime64.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74-37.50%
Robbery42.29-33.33%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5949.8284.38%
Criminal damage and arson826.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.66250.00%
Robbery63.200.00%
Shoplifting62.74200.00%
Vehicle crime42.74-42.86%
Public order41.8333.33%
Other theft41.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Burglary31.37-76.92%
Other crime21.370.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.740.00%
Burglary1314.63-13.33%
Other theft85.9433.33%
Vehicle crime73.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.20400.00%
Public order32.29-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.7423.08%
Burglary1514.6387.50%
Public order86.86100.00%
Other theft63.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.29-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.5413.04%
Criminal damage and arson811.8860.00%
Burglary83.66-46.67%
Other theft63.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.740.00%
Public order42.29-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.83200.00%
Robbery31.37-40.00%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Shoplifting11.37-93.75%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2338.85-39.47%
Shoplifting1610.5123.08%
Burglary157.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.86-28.57%
Public order52.29-54.55%
Robbery52.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Other theft32.29-70.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3843.88-2.56%
Shoplifting1317.3785.71%
Public order115.9437.50%
Other theft105.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5775.00%
Vehicle crime63.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7425.00%
Burglary32.29-72.73%
Robbery21.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.0530.00%
Burglary1117.83266.67%
Public order85.0360.00%
Shoplifting73.6675.00%
Vehicle crime53.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Robbery41.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-63.64%
Other theft41.830.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.710.00%
Drugs65.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Shoplifting42.290.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Robbery31.830.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
July 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202443
May 202433
April 202439
March 202433
February 202459
January 202432
December 202332
November 202326
October 202323
September 202338
August 202339
July 202330

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202417
April 202410
March 202418
February 20246
January 20242
November 20231
October 202316
September 202313
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 202413
December 202315
November 20238
October 202315
September 20233
August 202311
July 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Headingley Road
    Total44
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pike Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brunswick Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 4. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Golden Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Grove Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Herbert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. College Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Calder Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Brunswick Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Slack Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kilbys Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Philip Victor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hinstock Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Copper Beech Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Winleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Antrobus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elmhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Grove Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. College Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Oaklands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Centenary Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Invention Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1