WAKELAM GARDENS, B43 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 6AW

WAKELAM GARDENS, B43 6AW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This B43 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 6AW, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6
  • Ingram Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lechlade Road with total crimes: 2

WAKELAM GARDENS, B43 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2475.00%
Vehicle crime52.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.5033.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7550.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81-20.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.12150.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3725.00%
Burglary41.56100.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.430.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 6AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ingram Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woburn Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Arlen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1