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

Overview of Crime in B20 2PH

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2PH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This B20 2PH 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 2PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 2PH, encompassing approximately 4823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B20 2PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Court with total crimes: 4
  • Calder Grove with total crimes: 4

HANDSWORTH WOOD ROAD, B20 2PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2466.67%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.60-57.14%
Other theft52.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.19115.38%
Vehicle crime85.80166.67%
Other theft81.660.00%
Burglary41.66300.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6030.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.94-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.07200.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.77-11.11%
Burglary23.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.84-30.77%
Vehicle crime33.73-40.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5773.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.39500.00%
Vehicle crime51.2425.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.84-6.25%
Other theft53.11400.00%
Burglary41.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0114.29%
Burglary53.32400.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.390.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202428
April 202413
March 202410
February 202416
January 202418
December 202326
November 202315
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

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
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. College Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Wood Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Calder Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Worlds End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Taverner'S Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inchcape Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Trees
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Coopers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Englestede Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Everest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oaklands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1