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

Overview of Crime in B43 5QD

APPLETON AVENUE, B43 5QD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This B43 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5QD, encompassing approximately 4300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B43 5QD area, explore the B43 5QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B43 5QD 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

APPLETON AVENUE, B43 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.81-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.40-61.54%
Shoplifting41.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4462.50%
Vehicle crime73.02600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.05-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.49-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 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 offences187.4463.64%
Criminal damage and arson44.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%

In March 2024, 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 offences114.88-45.00%
Shoplifting62.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Burglary20.47-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.74-28.57%
Burglary72.33600.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6727.27%
Public order43.26100.00%
Other crime40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%

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 offences117.210.00%
Shoplifting62.560.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 202418
March 202411
February 202420
January 202415
December 202310
November 202314
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 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

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 5QD 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. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hobhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1