HIGHCROFT, B43 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 6DG

HIGHCROFT, B43 6DG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This B43 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 6DG, encompassing approximately 2956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B43 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingram Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Woburn Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Arlen Drive with total crimes: 1

HIGHCROFT, B43 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7466.67%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.0650.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-60.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.38166.67%
Other theft12.710.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3833.33%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences33.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.01-60.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Public order10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.41-46.15%
Vehicle crime52.3725.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.460.00%
Vehicle crime44.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ingram Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Woburn Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Arlen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broomhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nolton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Howard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Marston Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hembs Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bishop Asbury Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Jill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1