UPPER HIGH STREET, B64 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5HX

UPPER HIGH STREET, B64 5HX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This B64 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5HX, encompassing approximately 2744 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B64 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Plant Street with total crimes: 2

UPPER HIGH STREET, B64 5HX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.201000.00%
Vehicle crime44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-92.31%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4744.44%
Vehicle crime64.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-40.00%
Burglary11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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 offences910.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.28400.00%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Public order11.09-75.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In May 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 offences1110.9337.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.010.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29-55.56%
Other theft52.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.29100.00%
Vehicle crime46.560.00%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2928.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 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 offences76.92-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.5550.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-85.71%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.4775.00%
Public order42.55300.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Other theft20.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.5853.85%
Other theft67.290.00%
Vehicle crime52.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.82300.00%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.020.00%
Vehicle crime84.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 202418
February 20249
January 20247
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodfield Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Newark Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Bannister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Beck
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ave Maria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Spinners End Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. School Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Sandwell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bearmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lawrence Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1