HOBHOUSE CLOSE, B42 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1HB

HOBHOUSE CLOSE, B42 1HB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This B42 1HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B42 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B42 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1HB, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B42 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stafford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Bradford Close with total crimes: 2

HOBHOUSE CLOSE, B42 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.52-66.67%
Other theft21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.670.00%
Vehicle crime96.06800.00%
Other theft24.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-75.00%
Other crime11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0433.33%
Other theft42.02100.00%
Other crime32.0250.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.13-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour36.060.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.1588.89%
Criminal damage and arson38.5950.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.61-60.87%
Vehicle crime24.550.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.6876.92%
Criminal damage and arson511.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.65-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour56.57150.00%
Vehicle crime42.53300.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.51-80.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6550.00%
Burglary59.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.65100.00%
Burglary36.0650.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.600.00%
Other theft33.030.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 202417
March 20249
February 202423
January 202413
December 202318
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Stafford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Bardfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Spouthouse Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Almond Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Walsall Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hobhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rockford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cathel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1