Crime Rates at West Drive, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3SU

West Drive area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston , and the 980th 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 West Drive (B20 3SU) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Aston average (124.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Drive (B20 3SU), the main crime hotspot is near Hamstead Road. Police recorded 82 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.