B20 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B20 3SW

B20 3SW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.87 per 1,000 population. This B20 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B20 3SW, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B20 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Heathfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 5

B20 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.87-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson910.0012.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.2916.67%
Other theft62.0020.00%
Public order41.72-33.33%
Robbery41.14-50.00%
Burglary31.14-40.00%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5533.1641.03%
Anti-social behaviour1015.7211.11%
Robbery82.86-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.29-27.27%
Vehicle crime62.29-33.33%
Public order61.72-45.45%
Burglary51.7266.67%
Other theft51.43-16.67%
Other crime51.430.00%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.73-26.42%
Public order1111.15120.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.1457.14%
Robbery113.1483.33%
Vehicle crime93.14800.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.57-40.00%
Other theft62.5720.00%
Other crime51.7266.67%
Drugs51.4366.67%
Burglary31.43-25.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5331.7329.27%
Anti-social behaviour1515.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2916.67%
Shoplifting72.000.00%
Robbery62.00100.00%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Public order51.43150.00%
Burglary41.43300.00%
Drugs31.1450.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.44-16.33%
Vehicle crime711.7216.67%
Shoplifting72.00600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-44.44%
Other theft41.430.00%
Robbery31.14-40.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Drugs20.86-60.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Burglary10.57-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.4413.95%
Criminal damage and arson914.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5750.00%
Vehicle crime62.5720.00%
Burglary61.72100.00%
Public order51.72150.00%
Robbery51.43150.00%
Drugs51.43150.00%
Other theft41.43-42.86%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.58-8.51%
Other theft712.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Possession of weapons51.7266.67%
Vehicle crime51.43-28.57%
Burglary31.43-62.50%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.570.00%
Robbery20.57-77.78%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.8751.61%
Robbery913.43800.00%
Burglary82.5760.00%
Other theft72.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.00133.33%
Vehicle crime72.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.720.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Drugs20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.30-22.50%
Other theft98.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5740.00%
Vehicle crime52.00-16.67%
Burglary51.430.00%
Drugs41.43100.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-62.50%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Robbery10.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In November 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 offences4022.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-28.57%
Burglary51.4366.67%
Robbery51.43-16.67%
Other theft41.43-20.00%
Drugs21.14-71.43%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.0111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1214.2920.00%
Vehicle crime83.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.29-30.00%
Drugs72.00-12.50%
Robbery62.000.00%
Public order61.72-25.00%
Other theft51.72-16.67%
Theft from the person41.43100.00%
Burglary31.14-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.86-66.67%
Other crime20.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4532.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.860.00%
Public order82.860.00%
Drugs82.290.00%
Burglary72.290.00%
Vehicle crime62.000.00%
Possession of weapons61.720.00%
Other theft61.720.00%
Robbery61.720.00%
Theft from the person21.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202455
June 202439
May 202453
April 202441
March 202449
February 202443
January 202447
December 202331
November 202340
October 202350
September 202345

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202415
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Heathfield Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mayfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Barker Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. King Edwards Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Peter'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Gordon Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. St Silas' Square
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Radnor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Hamstead Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wye Cliff Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Watt Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Heathfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melrose Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King Edwards Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. B4124
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Villa Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Welford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Beaudesert Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Brecon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. West Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gibson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pavilion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Canary Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lozells Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tollgate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Terrace Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1