HIGHFIELD ROAD, B43 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5AW

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B43 5AW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This B43 5AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B43 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B43 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5AW, encompassing approximately 2781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claverdon Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Blenheim Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Broome Avenue with total crimes: 1

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B43 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.80100.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.190.00%
Public order32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3114.29%
Robbery22.880.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.950.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24-40.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2742.86%
Public order33.600.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0340.00%
Vehicle crime22.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.03400.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.190.00%
Vehicle crime43.600.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 5AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Claverdon Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Broome Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. B4167
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1