B43 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 6BW

B43 6BW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This B43 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 6BW, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

B43 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 7
  • Bromford Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6

B43 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.95900.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.740.00%
Shoplifting72.19-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.74-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.94-8.33%
Shoplifting53.01-28.57%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6633.33%
Shoplifting73.2875.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12-47.06%
Other theft42.46-20.00%
Shoplifting41.09-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5921.43%
Shoplifting144.65-22.22%
Other theft53.83150.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.9612.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.937.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.4160.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.3862.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.56500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64100.00%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.30233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.74-33.33%
Public order42.19100.00%
Burglary41.0933.33%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.219.09%
Vehicle crime43.28300.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.82-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.30-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences113.56-8.33%
Public order43.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 202414
February 202418
January 202416
December 202310
November 20233
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandringham Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bromford Walk
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A4041
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farnham Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamble Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Jayshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Northolt Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Laureates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pages Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Newton Park Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Calverton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1