LATHAM AVENUE, B43 5QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5QJ

LATHAM AVENUE, B43 5QJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This B43 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5QJ, encompassing approximately 3892 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B43 5QJ 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
  • Claverdon Drive with total crimes: 3

LATHAM AVENUE, B43 5QJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.4020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-69.23%
Other theft41.03300.00%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.45160.00%
Vehicle crime53.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.60-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences177.4588.89%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 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 offences94.62-47.06%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4513.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9487.50%
Burglary33.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.17-27.27%
Burglary52.06400.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4210.00%
Public order42.83300.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.960.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202413
June 20245
May 20249
April 202417
March 20249
February 202417
January 202415
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 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
April 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amberley Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 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. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. B4167
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1