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

Overview of Crime in B20 2LY

WEST AVENUE, B20 2LY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This B20 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2LY, encompassing approximately 3245 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B20 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ireton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 3
  • Vernon Avenue with total crimes: 1

WEST AVENUE, B20 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.47-25.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.16120.00%
Vehicle crime43.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-44.44%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78-30.77%
Vehicle crime52.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4762.50%
Robbery24.01100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.47200.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5528.57%
Burglary32.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.85-30.00%
Burglary42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.40900.00%
Burglary53.08150.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.240.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Burglary31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.400.00%
Burglary24.310.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20231
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ireton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Austin Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Leopold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Manway Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cherry Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamstead Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Slieve
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Englestede Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Everest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1