ORCHARD CLOSE, B65 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8DB

ORCHARD CLOSE, B65 8DB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This B65 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8DB, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powke Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fallow Field Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hawes Lane with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD CLOSE, B65 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.95-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.56150.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6857.14%
Public order44.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.86-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.71-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4218.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.76-42.86%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.61-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.03600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.56400.00%
Public order21.83-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6150.00%
Public order46.590.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.39100.00%
Public order42.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.98-7.69%
Other theft44.390.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6818.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.080.00%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 202411
February 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311

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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Powke Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fallow Field Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brickhouse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. A4100
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Curral Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scotwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Harvest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Robin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. St Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1