WEST ROAD, B43 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5PS

WEST ROAD, B43 5PS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This B43 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5PS, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B43 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amberley Green with total crimes: 4
  • Chadwick Court with total crimes: 4
  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3

WEST ROAD, B43 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84-66.67%
Shoplifting41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-50.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2966.67%
Vehicle crime83.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.97-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.25-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.70183.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.510.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.72-66.67%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7028.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9055.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.7250.00%
Burglary20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.64-25.00%
Burglary62.39500.00%
Other crime21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.239.09%
Public order43.19100.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.760.00%
Burglary42.920.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202415
June 20249
May 202410
April 202417
March 20246
February 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amberley Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Chadwick Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Stafford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Old Walsall Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hobhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1