B20 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 3BS

B20 3BS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This B20 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 3BS, encompassing approximately 5522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

B20 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • New Inn Road with total crimes: 8
  • Bragg Road with total crimes: 8

B20 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.93-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour86.34100.00%
Other crime81.45700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45100.00%
Other theft51.09400.00%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Robbery40.72300.00%
Public order40.72-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.49-29.09%
Public order77.06133.33%
Vehicle crime61.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5514.6757.14%
Vehicle crime69.96100.00%
Other theft51.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7233.33%
Burglary30.720.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.770.00%
Public order66.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.090.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary30.54-57.14%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-85.71%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.3410.00%
Robbery71.990.00%
Burglary71.2716.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2766.67%
Other theft40.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Public order20.36-60.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.34-9.09%
Burglary61.8120.00%
Vehicle crime51.09-16.67%
Drugs50.9166.67%
Public order50.9166.67%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.86-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson113.62266.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.9916.67%
Other theft61.2720.00%
Vehicle crime61.0950.00%
Robbery61.090.00%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Public order30.91-50.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.0345.16%
Anti-social behaviour68.1520.00%
Public order61.09-14.29%
Robbery61.0950.00%
Other theft51.0925.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.95-20.51%
Public order75.610.00%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9166.67%
Robbery40.9133.33%
Other theft40.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.04-11.36%
Public order77.06-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-45.45%
Burglary51.09-28.57%
Robbery30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-66.67%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.1146.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.9737.50%
Public order101.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.81125.00%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Other theft61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime51.09-16.67%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.86-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour85.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.4520.00%
Possession of weapons51.09150.00%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-71.43%
Burglary40.72-69.23%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other theft20.36-75.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.790.00%
Burglary132.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.350.00%
Other theft81.810.00%
Public order61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202439
May 202455
April 202435
March 202435
February 202435
January 202420
December 202345
November 202331
October 202339
September 202344
August 202330
July 202343

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20234
July 202314

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310
August 20234
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B20 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birchfield Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. New Inn Road
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bragg Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Willmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wilson Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Westminster Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Turville Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Burton Wood Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Leslie Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Haughton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Chesterwood Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Livingstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bridgelands Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Earlsbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bayswater Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Woodridge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Freer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Townley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Coombe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Melrose Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Stoneleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Graham Warren Way
    Total1
    Other crime1