ST JAMES AVENUE, B65 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8AH

ST JAMES AVENUE, B65 8AH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This B65 8AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B65 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B65 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8AH, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B65 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4171 with total crimes: 4
  • Hawes Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Brickhouse Road with total crimes: 2

ST JAMES AVENUE, B65 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.21-37.50%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Public order21.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8960.00%
Public order66.250.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.03-50.00%
Other theft33.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.72185.71%
Criminal damage and arson47.81300.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.64-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2922.22%
Criminal damage and arson58.60400.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.60200.00%
Vehicle crime17.030.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.42-68.42%
Public order42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5018.75%
Criminal damage and arson37.420.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.25200.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.460.00%
Public order29.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202420
April 20247
March 202422
February 202418
January 20246
December 202319
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B65 8AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4171
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hawes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brickhouse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kiln Croft
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bryan Budd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scotwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Harvest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. St Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Walton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1