B66 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66

B66, Sandwell has recorded a total of 371 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B66 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B66, encompassing approximately 27895 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (165) incidents (11.49% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)

B66 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

B66 Crime Map

Postcodes in B66

The postcode district are associated with the B66, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B66 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 165 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16513.3011.49%
Vehicle crime345.9278.95%
Anti-social behaviour271.228.00%
Other theft260.9744.44%
Shoplifting260.93-23.53%
Public order230.93-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson220.82-15.38%
Burglary170.79-22.73%
Other crime100.6166.67%
Drugs70.3616.67%
Robbery60.25-40.00%
Theft from the person60.22500.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-71.43%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14812.694.23%
Shoplifting345.316.25%
Public order301.227.14%
Criminal damage and arson261.0813.04%
Anti-social behaviour250.93-3.85%
Burglary220.90175.00%
Vehicle crime190.79-29.63%
Other theft180.68-18.18%
Robbery100.65-9.09%
Possession of weapons70.3616.67%
Drugs60.25-45.45%
Other crime60.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.07-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14212.62-11.80%
Shoplifting325.0977.78%
Public order281.15154.55%
Vehicle crime271.00-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour260.9762.50%
Criminal damage and arson230.93-17.86%
Other theft220.8222.22%
Drugs110.7957.14%
Robbery110.39-21.43%
Other crime90.39200.00%
Burglary80.32-27.27%
Possession of weapons60.29-25.00%
Theft from the person50.22150.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16111.8715.83%
Vehicle crime335.7773.68%
Criminal damage and arson281.183.70%
Shoplifting181.00-5.26%
Other theft180.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.65-20.00%
Robbery140.570.00%
Public order110.50-52.17%
Burglary110.39-26.67%
Possession of weapons80.39-38.46%
Drugs70.29-46.15%
Other crime30.25-57.14%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13912.012.21%
Criminal damage and arson274.9842.11%
Public order230.97-8.00%
Other theft200.8217.65%
Anti-social behaviour200.72-25.93%
Shoplifting190.7246.15%
Vehicle crime190.68-5.00%
Burglary150.6850.00%
Robbery140.5475.00%
Drugs130.50160.00%
Possession of weapons130.4762.50%
Other crime70.4775.00%
Theft from the person30.2550.00%
Bicycle theft30.11200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13610.58-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour274.888.00%
Public order250.9719.05%
Vehicle crime200.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.725.56%
Other theft170.68-26.09%
Shoplifting130.61-61.76%
Burglary100.47-61.54%
Possession of weapons80.36-38.46%
Robbery80.29-33.33%
Drugs50.29-66.67%
Other crime40.180.00%
Theft from the person20.14-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14213.05-6.58%
Shoplifting345.0947.83%
Burglary261.2236.84%
Anti-social behaviour250.9325.00%
Vehicle crime250.90-3.85%
Other theft230.90-4.17%
Public order210.82-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.75-21.74%
Drugs150.65150.00%
Possession of weapons130.5485.71%
Robbery120.4733.33%
Theft from the person50.4366.67%
Other crime40.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15212.22-5.00%
Vehicle crime265.450.00%
Public order250.9325.00%
Other theft240.90-4.00%
Shoplifting230.86-45.24%
Criminal damage and arson230.82-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour200.82-33.33%
Burglary190.7211.76%
Robbery90.68-10.00%
Possession of weapons70.320.00%
Drugs60.25-40.00%
Other crime40.22-50.00%
Theft from the person30.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16014.0522.14%
Shoplifting425.742.44%
Criminal damage and arson341.5125.93%
Anti-social behaviour301.22-6.25%
Vehicle crime261.084.00%
Other theft250.9319.05%
Public order200.90-44.44%
Burglary170.72-29.17%
Robbery100.61-23.08%
Drugs100.3642.86%
Other crime80.36100.00%
Possession of weapons70.29-41.67%
Theft from the person30.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13113.48-2.24%
Shoplifting414.702.50%
Public order361.4780.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.2918.52%
Criminal damage and arson271.153.85%
Vehicle crime250.97-3.85%
Burglary240.909.09%
Other theft210.86-4.55%
Robbery130.7518.18%
Possession of weapons120.4720.00%
Drugs70.4340.00%
Other crime40.2533.33%
Theft from the person30.14-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13412.55-10.67%
Shoplifting404.80122.22%
Anti-social behaviour271.433.85%
Vehicle crime260.974.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.934.00%
Burglary220.9346.67%
Other theft220.79-8.33%
Public order200.79-13.04%
Robbery110.72-8.33%
Possession of weapons100.3925.00%
Drugs50.36-44.44%
Theft from the person40.18-50.00%
Other crime30.14-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15012.584.90%
Anti-social behaviour265.3823.81%
Criminal damage and arson250.93-19.35%
Vehicle crime250.90-16.67%
Other theft240.9020.00%
Public order230.86-11.54%
Shoplifting180.82-33.33%
Burglary150.6525.00%
Robbery120.54200.00%
Drugs90.43-18.18%
Theft from the person80.32166.67%
Possession of weapons80.29-11.11%
Other crime60.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14312.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.130.00%
Vehicle crime301.110.00%
Shoplifting271.080.00%
Public order260.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.930.00%
Other theft200.750.00%
Burglary120.720.00%
Drugs110.430.00%
Other crime90.390.00%
Possession of weapons90.320.00%
Robbery40.320.00%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202418
May 202422
April 202418
March 202420
February 202417
January 202423
December 202324
November 202325
October 202321
September 202322
August 202324
July 202320

A total of 1903 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 146.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024165
June 2024148
May 2024142
April 2024161
March 2024139
February 2024136
January 2024142
December 2023152
November 2023160
October 2023131
September 2023134
August 2023150
July 2023143

A total of 335 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202419
May 202427
April 202433
March 202419
February 202420
January 202425
December 202326
November 202326
October 202325
September 202326
August 202325
July 202330

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202425
May 202426
April 202416
March 202420
February 202427
January 202425
December 202320
November 202330
October 202332
September 202327
August 202326
July 202321

A total of 218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202422
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 202410
January 202426
December 202319
November 202317
October 202324
September 202322
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202434
May 202432
April 202418
March 202419
February 202413
January 202434
December 202323
November 202342
October 202341
September 202340
August 202318
July 202327

A total of 329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202423
April 202428
March 202427
February 202419
January 202418
December 202323
November 202334
October 202327
September 202326
August 202325
July 202331

A total of 311 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202430
May 202428
April 202411
March 202423
February 202425
January 202421
December 202325
November 202320
October 202336
September 202320
August 202323
July 202326

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313
September 202311
August 202312
July 20234

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 20245
January 202415
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202310
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anderson Road
    Total24
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. A4092
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Barrett Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Adkins Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Kelvin Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Mary'S Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Beacon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 11. B4136
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. B4125
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Corbett Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Higgins Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 15. A457
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Marion Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trafalgar Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 19. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gilbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Norma Rose Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Brailsford Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Brook Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Buttress Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Smeaton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dartmouth Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 27. West Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 28. Dunsford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Merrivale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Clent View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1