GORSE FARM ROAD, B43 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5LR

GORSE FARM ROAD, B43 5LR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This B43 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5LR, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

B43 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 7
  • Bromford Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6

GORSE FARM ROAD, B43 5LR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.65700.00%
Vehicle crime71.77250.00%
Shoplifting61.55-40.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-25.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.09-25.00%
Shoplifting41.99-33.33%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5333.33%
Shoplifting62.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.86-47.06%
Shoplifting41.99-71.43%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.296.25%
Shoplifting143.76-22.22%
Other theft33.10200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.7320.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.98128.57%
Vehicle crime33.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.0736.36%
Violence and sexual offences73.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.63266.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.43-64.71%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4041.67%
Vehicle crime43.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.66-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.540.00%
Robbery32.650.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 202416
January 20247
December 20236
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 202414
February 202418
January 202415
December 202311
November 20233
October 202316

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandringham Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bromford Walk
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chadwick Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Farnham Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Newton Park Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Calverton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1