B64 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64

B64, Sandwell has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B64 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B64, encompassing approximately 18654 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

B64 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Woods Lane with total crimes: 8

B64 Crime Map

Postcodes in B64

The postcode district are associated with the B64, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B64 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9610.6745.45%
Anti-social behaviour205.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson161.0723.08%
Vehicle crime140.8655.56%
Other theft110.7557.14%
Burglary110.5922.22%
Public order110.5957.14%
Shoplifting70.59-46.15%
Possession of weapons50.38150.00%
Other crime50.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Robbery10.05-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences667.93-22.35%
Shoplifting133.5485.71%
Criminal damage and arson130.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.70-33.33%
Burglary90.6450.00%
Vehicle crime90.48-25.00%
Other theft70.48-12.50%
Public order70.38-65.00%
Other crime50.3825.00%
Robbery50.2766.67%
Possession of weapons20.27-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.9766.67%
Public order204.56122.22%
Anti-social behaviour181.0763.64%
Criminal damage and arson130.9630.00%
Vehicle crime120.7033.33%
Other theft80.64-33.33%
Shoplifting70.4316.67%
Burglary60.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.320.00%
Other crime40.27100.00%
Robbery30.210.00%
Drugs30.16-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.86-43.96%
Other theft122.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.64-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.59-33.33%
Burglary100.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime90.54-43.75%
Public order90.48-25.00%
Shoplifting60.48100.00%
Drugs50.32400.00%
Robbery30.2750.00%
Other crime20.16-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.7054.24%
Vehicle crime164.8845.45%
Criminal damage and arson150.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour120.8050.00%
Public order120.64300.00%
Burglary120.6433.33%
Other theft80.64-11.11%
Other crime50.4325.00%
Shoplifting30.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.16-33.33%
Robbery20.110.00%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences596.70-14.49%
Vehicle crime113.1622.22%
Criminal damage and arson90.590.00%
Burglary90.4812.50%
Other theft90.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.48-20.00%
Shoplifting60.430.00%
Other crime40.3233.33%
Public order30.21-78.57%
Drugs30.16200.00%
Possession of weapons30.1650.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences697.51-28.12%
Public order143.7027.27%
Other theft120.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.64-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson90.54-35.71%
Vehicle crime90.48-30.77%
Burglary80.4860.00%
Other crime30.43-50.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences969.2211.63%
Criminal damage and arson145.1527.27%
Anti-social behaviour130.750.00%
Vehicle crime130.7044.44%
Public order110.7057.14%
Other crime60.5950.00%
Other theft60.32-57.14%
Burglary50.32-28.57%
Shoplifting40.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Drugs20.11100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences869.11-19.63%
Other theft144.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour130.7518.18%
Shoplifting120.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.640.00%
Vehicle crime90.59-50.00%
Burglary70.48-22.22%
Public order70.380.00%
Other crime40.38100.00%
Robbery30.21-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.16-60.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10710.6148.61%
Vehicle crime185.7463.64%
Anti-social behaviour110.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson110.59-21.43%
Burglary90.59-25.00%
Shoplifting90.480.00%
Public order70.48-30.00%
Robbery70.38133.33%
Other theft60.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons50.3225.00%
Drugs30.27-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.16100.00%
Other crime20.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.06-4.00%
Other theft153.86114.29%
Criminal damage and arson140.80-33.33%
Burglary120.7550.00%
Vehicle crime110.640.00%
Public order100.5925.00%
Shoplifting90.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.48-27.27%
Drugs50.43-28.57%
Other crime40.270.00%
Possession of weapons40.21300.00%
Robbery30.21-25.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences758.74-8.54%
Criminal damage and arson214.0290.91%
Anti-social behaviour111.13-42.11%
Vehicle crime110.59-15.38%
Public order80.59-33.33%
Burglary80.4314.29%
Other theft70.4316.67%
Drugs70.38133.33%
Other crime40.38100.00%
Robbery40.21-75.00%
Shoplifting30.21-25.00%
Theft from the person20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.400.00%
Robbery161.020.00%
Vehicle crime130.860.00%
Public order120.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.640.00%
Burglary70.590.00%
Other theft60.380.00%
Possession of weapons40.320.00%
Shoplifting40.210.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1035 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202496
June 202466
May 202485
April 202451
March 202491
February 202459
January 202469
December 202396
November 202386
October 2023107
September 202372
August 202375
July 202382

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239
September 20239
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202412
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311
September 20238
August 202311
July 202319

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 202315
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 202413
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311
September 202314
August 202321
July 202311

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202312
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 202318
September 202311
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 202420
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20234
July 202316

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B64 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Woods Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Macarthur Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Western Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Spring Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Applewood Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Peartree Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Meadow Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Briery Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Deeley Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodcroft Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cross Close
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Whitehall Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Primrose Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. The Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Highgate Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Waggon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gawne Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Forge Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Silverthorne Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Pool Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Reddal Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Claremont Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1