B64 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5BJ

B64 5BJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.12 per 1,000 population. This B64 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Rainbow Court with total crimes: 4

B64 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.121600.00%
Shoplifting68.920.00%
Public order53.150.00%
Other theft42.620.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Possession of weapons32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.52-95.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.0753.85%
Shoplifting710.49-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-20.00%
Public order42.10300.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.6562.50%
Shoplifting126.8271.43%
Vehicle crime66.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6233.33%
Robbery22.10100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.31-11.11%
Shoplifting74.20600.00%
Public order43.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Other theft11.57-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.21-59.09%
Public order54.72-28.57%
Other theft52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62-40.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.79266.67%
Public order711.54250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6266.67%
Shoplifting32.62-50.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.1550.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Other theft21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.01-45.00%
Burglary35.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.26-20.00%
Shoplifting310.49-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.52-87.50%

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 offences2531.9913.64%
Shoplifting1013.1111.11%
Other theft85.24700.00%
Vehicle crime44.20-20.00%
Burglary32.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Robbery21.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.320.00%
Shoplifting911.540.00%
Robbery54.720.00%
Vehicle crime52.620.00%
Burglary42.620.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202420
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 202422
February 20246
January 202411
December 202320
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 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 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rainbow Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Woodfield Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woods Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Cradley Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 9. The Lukes
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Silverthorne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. School Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Sandwell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1