B64 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5HU

B64 5HU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This B64 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5HU, encompassing approximately 2877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plant Street with total crimes: 2
  • Upper High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

B64 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-66.67%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9912.50%
Vehicle crime63.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-40.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.73-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.780.00%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9937.50%
Vehicle crime43.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.30-50.00%
Other theft32.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.4745.45%
Vehicle crime65.560.00%
Burglary32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.82100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91-53.33%
Burglary22.430.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.2128.57%
Public order33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-80.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.25133.33%
Other theft52.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.810.00%
Vehicle crime65.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

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 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 202416
February 202411
January 20247
December 202315
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
March 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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