B43 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5LA

B43 5LA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This B43 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5LA, encompassing approximately 4244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6
  • Claverdon Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Ingram Drive with total crimes: 3

B43 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.07140.00%
Vehicle crime62.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 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 offences53.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.5920.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 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 offences52.36-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.3012.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.77100.00%
Other crime21.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.590.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.48-14.29%
Public order31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2416.67%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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

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 5LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Claverdon Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ingram Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woburn Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Arlen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Valley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hembs Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Jill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1