B43 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43

B43, Sandwell has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B43 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B43, encompassing approximately 30401 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-30.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

B43 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 7
  • Bromford Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6

B43 Crime Map

Postcodes in B43

The postcode district are associated with the B43, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B43 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.24-30.36%
Vehicle crime261.288.33%
Criminal damage and arson130.868.33%
Anti-social behaviour120.43-25.00%
Shoplifting110.39-15.38%
Other theft100.3642.86%
Burglary70.330.00%
Robbery50.2366.67%
Public order30.16-82.35%
Other crime10.10-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences565.39-22.22%
Vehicle crime241.8471.43%
Public order170.79112.50%
Anti-social behaviour160.5645.45%
Shoplifting130.5344.44%
Criminal damage and arson120.439.09%
Other theft70.39-12.50%
Burglary70.2316.67%
Other crime40.2333.33%
Drugs30.13-25.00%
Robbery30.10-40.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.0326.32%
Vehicle crime142.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour110.4610.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.3637.50%
Shoplifting90.360.00%
Public order80.300.00%
Other theft80.26100.00%
Burglary60.26200.00%
Robbery50.20150.00%
Drugs40.1633.33%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.11-18.57%
Vehicle crime181.8720.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.5966.67%
Shoplifting90.3380.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.30-38.46%
Public order80.2633.33%
Other theft40.26-50.00%
Drugs30.1350.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Other crime20.07-33.33%
Burglary20.07-81.82%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences704.701.45%
Vehicle crime152.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson130.4962.50%
Burglary110.4337.50%
Other theft80.36-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour60.26100.00%
Public order60.200.00%
Shoplifting50.20-72.22%
Other crime30.16-25.00%
Drugs20.10-50.00%
Robbery20.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences695.1011.29%
Vehicle crime182.27-21.74%
Shoplifting180.59-5.26%
Other theft90.5950.00%
Burglary80.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.26-33.33%
Public order60.26-40.00%
Possession of weapons40.2033.33%
Drugs40.130.00%
Other crime40.130.00%
Robbery40.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.13-78.57%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.5310.71%
Vehicle crime232.0427.78%
Shoplifting190.76-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.6255.56%
Criminal damage and arson120.4650.00%
Public order100.39150.00%
Other theft60.33-33.33%
Burglary60.20-50.00%
Other crime40.20100.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Robbery40.13-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.9024.44%
Shoplifting201.8453.85%
Vehicle crime180.6612.50%
Burglary120.59-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour90.3912.50%
Other theft90.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.3033.33%
Robbery70.2675.00%
Public order40.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Other crime20.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.31-21.05%
Burglary191.4835.71%
Vehicle crime160.62-36.00%
Shoplifting130.53160.00%
Public order100.4325.00%
Other theft90.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.26-25.00%
Robbery40.200.00%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.80-18.57%
Vehicle crime251.8713.64%
Burglary140.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.46-35.71%
Public order80.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.26-33.33%
Other theft60.26-60.00%
Other crime60.200.00%
Shoplifting50.20-72.22%
Robbery40.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences705.9962.79%
Vehicle crime222.30-8.33%
Shoplifting180.72-14.29%
Other theft150.59114.29%
Anti-social behaviour140.4940.00%
Public order120.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.3933.33%
Burglary100.390.00%
Robbery60.33100.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.900.00%
Vehicle crime241.410.00%
Shoplifting210.790.00%
Public order160.690.00%
Burglary100.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.330.00%
Other theft70.300.00%
Robbery30.230.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202414
May 202418
April 202415
March 202418
February 202423
January 202418
December 202316
November 202325
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202456
June 202472
May 202457
April 202470
March 202469
February 202462
January 202456
December 202345
November 202357
October 202370
September 202343

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 202418
February 202419
January 202420
December 202313
November 20235
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 202319
November 202314
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202417
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandringham Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bromford Walk
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Amberley Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. A4041
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chadwick Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Farnham Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Claverdon Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ingram Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stafford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Queslett Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Landseer Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brooking Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Spouthouse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Greenhill Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ragley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Woburn Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Kelverley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Broome Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. B4167
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1