HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5AZ

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5AZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This B43 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5AZ, encompassing approximately 3533 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B43 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5AZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7933.33%
Public order42.26300.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.70-16.67%
Public order11.42-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.8185.71%
Criminal damage and arson23.68100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9440.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.960.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences53.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences105.66100.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.70-50.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ingram Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Broome Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Arlen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Valley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marston Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hembs Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bishop Asbury Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Jill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1