VALLEY ROAD, B43 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5DN

VALLEY ROAD, B43 5DN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This B43 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5DN, encompassing approximately 2940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 5DN 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

VALLEY ROAD, B43 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

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 offences97.14-10.00%
Public order43.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4266.67%
Vehicle crime23.400.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-25.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.70200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In February 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 offences87.4833.33%
Public order42.720.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences74.76133.33%
Vehicle crime22.38-33.33%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.440.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242

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 5DN 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. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Valley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marston Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hembs Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1