AMHERST AVENUE, B20 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 2LH

AMHERST AVENUE, B20 2LH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This B20 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2LH, encompassing approximately 3731 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B20 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachburn Way with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Court with total crimes: 4
  • Worlds End Road with total crimes: 3

AMHERST AVENUE, B20 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.90-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Other theft30.80-50.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7261.54%
Vehicle crime65.63200.00%
Other theft61.610.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5018.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.22-25.00%
Public order12.410.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.63-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4535.71%
Burglary55.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.11100.00%
Vehicle crime63.7550.00%
Other theft51.610.00%
Burglary41.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.82-22.22%
Burglary51.88400.00%
Vehicle crime41.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.56-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.31-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour53.48150.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.500.00%
Other theft35.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202421
April 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 202412
December 202319
November 202314
October 20237
September 20239
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beachburn Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wood Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Worlds End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Taverner'S Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Inchcape Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coopers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lloyd Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Englestede Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Everest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1