WESTMINSTER ROAD, B20 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 3LU

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B20 3LU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This B20 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 3LU, encompassing approximately 7579 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B20 3LU area, explore the B20 3LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B20 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willmore Road with total crimes: 10
  • Turville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Burton Wood Drive with total crimes: 6

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B20 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.10-32.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.35-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.9220.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Robbery40.5333.33%
Other theft40.53-50.00%
Drugs30.53-40.00%
Public order30.40-62.50%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.85-19.67%
Criminal damage and arson96.47125.00%
Public order81.1960.00%
Other theft81.06700.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.66-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Burglary40.5333.33%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6111.0817.31%
Anti-social behaviour68.05100.00%
Public order50.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-57.14%
Burglary30.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.2933.33%
Vehicle crime76.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Public order30.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Burglary30.40-50.00%
Other theft30.4050.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.90-11.36%
Burglary65.150.00%
Public order60.79100.00%
Possession of weapons50.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.660.00%
Other crime40.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-72.73%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.0810.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.81-8.33%
Robbery81.45700.00%
Burglary61.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.28-20.00%
Burglary71.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.92-25.00%
Other theft50.7925.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.08-30.23%
Criminal damage and arson153.96650.00%
Burglary81.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.0633.33%
Vehicle crime71.06133.33%
Other theft40.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.8213.16%
Public order85.6714.29%
Burglary61.06-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour60.79100.00%
Other theft60.79-14.29%
Robbery40.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.95-32.14%
Burglary115.0183.33%
Public order71.4516.67%
Other theft70.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.66-42.86%
Robbery40.530.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5613.067.69%
Vehicle crime77.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-14.29%
Public order60.79-53.85%
Burglary60.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.79-64.29%
Other theft40.66-50.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.860.00%
Public order131.850.00%
Other theft81.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202449
June 202461
May 202452
April 202439
March 202444
February 202440
January 202430
December 202343
November 202338
October 202356
September 202352

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willmore Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Turville Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Burton Wood Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Leslie Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Birchfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calthorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. New Inn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Putney Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Kingsleigh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Westerings
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grosvenor Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westminster Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stamford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Charles Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chalfont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Aspen Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ludmer Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Mill Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stamford Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Paul Byrne Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Earlsbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bridgelands Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Graham Warren Way
    Total1
    Other theft1