MEREDITH STREET, B64 5ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5ET

MEREDITH STREET, B64 5ET, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This B64 5ET 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 5ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5ET, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B64 5ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chester Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Plant Street with total crimes: 2

MEREDITH STREET, B64 5ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.86-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.65200.00%
Vehicle crime33.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8633.33%
Vehicle crime66.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.8628.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.54200.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.750.00%
Public order33.59200.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59200.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.59100.00%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.21-45.45%
Burglary23.080.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.81-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson65.65200.00%
Public order33.08200.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.0244.44%
Other theft56.670.00%
Vehicle crime52.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chester Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Plant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Upper High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Lukes
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. New Town
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newark Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Bannister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Beck
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ave Maria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Spinners End Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. School Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Sandwell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lawrence Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1