LOWER HIGH STREET, B64 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5AB

LOWER HIGH STREET, B64 5AB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population. This B64 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B64 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B64 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5AB, encompassing approximately 1868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B64 5AB area, explore the B64 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

LOWER HIGH STREET, B64 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.831700.00%
Shoplifting79.630.00%
Other theft63.750.00%
Public order63.21500.00%
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.07-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-95.83%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.97140.00%
Shoplifting712.84-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.7520.00%
Other theft53.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Public order42.14300.00%
Theft from the person12.140.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.0871.43%
Violence and sexual offences106.420.00%
Vehicle crime55.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.6833.33%
Robbery32.14200.00%
Burglary21.61-33.33%
Other theft11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.54-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.94-9.09%
Shoplifting75.35600.00%
Public order63.7520.00%
Vehicle crime53.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Robbery11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.19-60.71%
Public order55.89-28.57%
Other theft52.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68-50.00%
Burglary31.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.25250.00%
Public order714.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.21100.00%
Vehicle crime53.21400.00%
Burglary42.68100.00%
Shoplifting32.14-50.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.31-33.33%
Shoplifting64.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2150.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.31-57.14%
Other theft36.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.6212.00%
Vehicle crime614.9850.00%
Shoplifting33.21-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-87.50%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.578.70%
Shoplifting1013.3811.11%
Other theft85.35700.00%
Vehicle crime44.28-33.33%
Robbery22.14-60.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.040.00%
Shoplifting912.310.00%
Vehicle crime64.820.00%
Robbery53.210.00%
Burglary42.680.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
July 202424
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 202428
February 20248
January 202412
December 202328
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B64 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Primrose Close
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rainbow Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Woodfield Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woods Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Macarthur Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Cradley Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Silverthorne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sandwell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1