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

Overview of Crime in B43 5BL

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5BL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This B43 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5BL, encompassing approximately 3981 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claverdon Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Appleton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Blenheim Drive with total crimes: 2

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.02133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.76-44.44%
Robbery21.260.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.280.00%
Public order42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.5212.50%
Public order12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.2614.29%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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 offences73.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.01-18.18%
Burglary12.260.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5357.14%
Public order32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences73.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5275.00%
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-60.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.030.00%
Vehicle crime52.510.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
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 5BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Claverdon Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Broome Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B4167
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Valley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1