APPLETON AVENUE, B43 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5LY

APPLETON AVENUE, B43 5LY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This B43 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5LY, encompassing approximately 4612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

B43 5LY 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

APPLETON AVENUE, B43 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.500.00%
Vehicle crime72.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.52500.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9957.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.39300.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.04-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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 offences73.47-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.52300.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.34120.00%
Shoplifting22.390.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4750.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-71.43%
Public order30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.85180.00%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.300.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 5LY 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. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Baker House Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newton Park Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Calverton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Arlen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1