DOVEY GROVE, B65 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8BT

DOVEY GROVE, B65 8BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This B65 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8BT, encompassing approximately 3304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B65 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackmillan Road with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 3

DOVEY GROVE, B65 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6636.36%
Vehicle crime24.540.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.05266.67%
Vehicle crime23.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-50.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.82500.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.87128.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.84100.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.12400.00%
Public order41.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6662.50%
Public order23.930.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.63-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8725.00%
Public order44.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.750.00%
Possession of weapons13.630.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.170.00%
Vehicle crime43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202411
June 20243
May 202414
April 202416
March 20247
February 202413
January 20248
December 202315
November 202312
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mackmillan Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Limes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. A4100
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Oliver Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mountford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. John Padden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1