B64 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B64 5SS

B64 5SS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 population. This B64 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B64 5SS, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B64 5SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waggon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ashtree Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wright'S Lane with total crimes: 2

B64 5SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.77-20.00%
Drugs36.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.45300.00%
Other crime32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson25.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3957.14%
Public order56.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.32-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9585.71%
Criminal damage and arson37.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.01-22.22%
Other theft33.94200.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.26-18.18%
Burglary35.0750.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1112.95-26.67%
Vehicle crime46.190.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.70-31.82%
Public order28.450.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.460.00%
Drugs212.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waggon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Ashtree Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Wright'S Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Best Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oaklea Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cross Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Powke Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elbow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Cox'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. A4100
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1