WELSBY AVENUE, B43 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5QU

WELSBY AVENUE, B43 5QU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This B43 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5QU, encompassing approximately 3528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)

B43 5QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amberley Green with total crimes: 4
  • Langdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stafford Way with total crimes: 2

WELSBY AVENUE, B43 5QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.82-28.57%
Shoplifting41.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-76.92%
Robbery10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences139.3562.50%
Vehicle crime73.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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 offences87.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

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 offences104.53-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

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 offences177.94183.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.820.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences64.25-66.67%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6555.56%
Burglary33.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09-10.00%
Burglary52.55400.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.940.00%
Public order42.83300.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.940.00%
Other theft42.830.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 202417
March 20246
February 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 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 20242
April 20241
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 5QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Amberley Green
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Langdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Stafford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. B4167
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Templemore Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Conway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterside
    Total1
    Other theft1