WEST AVENUE, B20 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 2LS

WEST AVENUE, B20 2LS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This B20 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2LS, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B20 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worlds End Road with total crimes: 3
  • Taverner'S Green with total crimes: 2
  • Inchcape Avenue with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, B20 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.25-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66-43.75%
Burglary42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2177.78%
Vehicle crime64.53200.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1028.57%
Other theft32.550.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.68-22.22%
Burglary21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.10-35.71%
Burglary22.55-50.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.35100.00%
Burglary43.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.36133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-12.50%
Other theft61.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82-20.00%
Burglary32.27200.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1011.11%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.23-35.71%
Drugs42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.800.00%
Public order23.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Worlds End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Taverner'S Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Inchcape Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hudson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coopers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lloyd Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hamstead Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. West Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Englestede Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Everest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1