LIMES AVENUE, B65 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8AY

LIMES AVENUE, B65 8AY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This B65 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8AY, encompassing approximately 3824 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B65 8AY area, explore the B65 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B65 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Mackmillan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rowley Village with total crimes: 4

LIMES AVENUE, B65 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.5523.53%
Anti-social behaviour85.4960.00%
Shoplifting52.09-28.57%
Burglary41.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-60.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-87.50%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.64-10.53%
Public order84.44100.00%
Shoplifting72.09-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.83-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-33.33%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.16-29.63%
Shoplifting94.97-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3533.33%
Vehicle crime72.09600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.83200.00%
Public order41.57100.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1242.11%
Shoplifting107.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-50.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Shoplifting54.97-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.460.00%
Shoplifting94.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2435.71%
Shoplifting74.97133.33%
Public order51.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Burglary21.05-60.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.63-17.65%
Burglary53.660.00%
Shoplifting31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5813.33%
Public order34.440.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-83.33%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.460.00%
Shoplifting63.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202417
June 202419
May 202427
April 202419
March 202419
February 202419
January 202414
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mackmillan Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rowley Village
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Payne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Short Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Limes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oliver Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. George Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Newhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Ross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mountford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. A4100
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Spring Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1