HIGH STREET, B64 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5HJ

HIGH STREET, B64 5HJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.13 per 1,000 population. This B64 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5HJ, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

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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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5HJ 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

HIGH STREET, B64 5HJ 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 offences1723.131600.00%
Shoplifting68.030.00%
Public order62.830.00%
Vehicle crime52.830.00%
Other theft42.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.47-95.24%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.2475.00%
Shoplifting79.91-41.67%
Public order43.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Burglary31.42-25.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.6071.43%
Violence and sexual offences125.6650.00%
Vehicle crime65.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.36400.00%
Burglary42.3633.33%
Robbery21.89100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 offences816.05-11.11%
Shoplifting73.78600.00%
Public order53.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Other theft11.42-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences913.69-59.09%
Public order54.25-28.57%
Other theft52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-40.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

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 offences2225.02266.67%
Public order710.39250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3666.67%
Shoplifting32.36-50.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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
Shoplifting610.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.83-45.45%
Burglary32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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 offences1110.39-47.62%
Burglary35.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.52-22.22%
Vehicle crime49.910.00%
Shoplifting31.89-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.213.85%
Shoplifting1012.7511.11%
Other theft94.72800.00%
Vehicle crime44.25-20.00%
Burglary31.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42200.00%
Robbery21.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.380.00%
Shoplifting912.270.00%
Robbery54.250.00%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Burglary42.360.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
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 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202421
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 202422
February 20246
January 202411
December 202321
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
February 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B64 5HJ 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. Upper High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Lukes
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Silverthorne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Spinners End Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. School Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Sandwell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Woodall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1