Total Crime Rate
39.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Twickenham Drive area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West , and the 623rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Twickenham Drive (B13 8LY) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% lower than the Balsall Heath West average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Twickenham Drive (B13 8LY), the main crime hotspot is near Woodnorton Drive. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Balsall Heath West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodnorton Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandhurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Harlequin Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodnorton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Amesbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Crest Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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