FORGE LANE, B64 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5AL

FORGE LANE, B64 5AL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.70 per 1,000 population. This B64 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5AL, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Woods Lane with total crimes: 4

FORGE LANE, B64 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.700.00%
Burglary38.440.00%
Shoplifting22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.94-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.7736.36%
Public order614.07500.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.750.00%
Vehicle crime33.75200.00%
Theft from the person12.810.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.5810.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.32300.00%
Burglary33.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%
Shoplifting10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.52-9.09%
Public order39.38-25.00%
Drugs22.810.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.52-56.00%
Public order410.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Drugs22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.88-50.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.28127.27%
Public order623.45100.00%
Burglary35.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Shoplifting21.88100.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.6483.33%
Public order310.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81200.00%
Burglary22.81100.00%
Robbery11.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.20-53.85%
Vehicle crime35.630.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.52-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.20200.00%
Vehicle crime32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Shoplifting10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.21-4.76%
Other theft218.760.00%
Shoplifting21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.88-80.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.94-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.090.00%
Vehicle crime519.700.00%
Other crime44.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Robbery11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202410
April 202411
March 202425
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Primrose Close
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Woods Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brick Kiln Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cradley Forge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albertine Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Silverthorne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1