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

Overview of Crime in B20 3LX

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B20 3LX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This B20 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 3LX, encompassing approximately 7326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-25.40% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

B20 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Willmore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Stamford Road with total crimes: 7

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B20 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.10-25.40%
Criminal damage and arson96.42200.00%
Public order71.23133.33%
Other theft60.96200.00%
Possession of weapons50.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.68-16.67%
Other crime50.68400.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6311.60-3.08%
Anti-social behaviour68.6020.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6512.4291.18%
Anti-social behaviour58.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.5533.33%
Burglary30.55-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.15-30.61%
Burglary74.6440.00%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Other crime40.55100.00%
Possession of weapons40.55100.00%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-81.82%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.2432.43%
Criminal damage and arson116.690.00%
Robbery71.50250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9620.00%
Other theft60.820.00%
Public order50.8225.00%
Burglary50.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.3342.31%
Criminal damage and arson115.05-21.43%
Burglary101.5011.11%
Other theft61.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.82-16.67%
Public order40.68300.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-71.43%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.78-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson143.55180.00%
Burglary91.9112.50%
Vehicle crime71.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.96-14.29%
Other theft40.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.27-60.00%
Public order10.27-87.50%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.4217.95%
Burglary86.28-33.33%
Public order81.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.0975.00%
Other theft60.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Robbery50.6866.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.60-29.09%
Burglary125.32100.00%
Public order71.6416.67%
Other theft70.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-33.33%
Robbery30.55-25.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.79-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.5114.29%
Vehicle crime71.09250.00%
Public order60.96-50.00%
Burglary60.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.82-53.85%
Other theft40.82-60.00%
Robbery40.5533.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6016.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.1962.50%
Public order121.77140.00%
Other theft101.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Burglary50.960.00%
Robbery30.6850.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.60-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.46-27.27%
Possession of weapons61.09100.00%
Burglary50.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Public order50.68-28.57%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 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 offences4414.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.500.00%
Burglary101.360.00%
Public order71.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 202313
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202463
May 202465
April 202434
March 202449
February 202437
January 202426
December 202346
November 202339
October 202355
September 202360
August 202340
July 202344

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B20 3LX 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. Willmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Stamford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 4. Westerings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hill Grove
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Aspen Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Putney Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Old Mill Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Calthorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Stamford Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Haughton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Kingsleigh Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grosvenor Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Livingstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Charles Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bridgelands Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wilton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Chalfont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Graham Warren Way
    Total1
    Other crime1