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

Overview of Crime in B43 5LT

GORSE FARM ROAD, B43 5LT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This B43 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5LT, encompassing approximately 4921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

B43 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chadwick Court with total crimes: 4
  • Claverdon Drive with total crimes: 3

GORSE FARM ROAD, B43 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.49600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.22100.00%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.67140.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.03-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.087.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.477.69%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.47-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.67-50.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.2827.27%
Public order32.84200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Other theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.490.00%
Shoplifting62.240.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 202415
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 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
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chadwick Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Claverdon Drive
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stafford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Calverton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1