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

Overview of Crime in B65 8AJ

ST JAMES AVENUE, B65 8AJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population. This B65 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8AJ, encompassing approximately 2442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B65 8AJ 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 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences98.19-35.71%
Burglary33.69200.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8740.00%
Vehicle crime55.730.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Possession of weapons22.050.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

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 offences107.37-47.37%
Other theft34.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.87171.43%
Criminal damage and arson47.78300.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 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 offences76.96-68.18%
Burglary22.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5169.23%
Criminal damage and arson49.01300.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.96116.67%
Vehicle crime15.320.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8720.00%
Burglary37.3750.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.01-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson26.14100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.100.00%
Public order29.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 20247
March 202422
February 202413
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 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 8AJ 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. Robin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Walton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1