OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, B65 8DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8DD

OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, B65 8DD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This B65 8DD 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 8DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8DD, encompassing approximately 3440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowley Village with total crimes: 4
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Norman Terrace with total crimes: 3

OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, B65 8DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.109.09%
Vehicle crime23.49-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.27-21.43%
Vehicle crime43.2033.33%
Shoplifting21.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.887.69%
Shoplifting64.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences136.1044.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.780.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.689.09%
Shoplifting43.490.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5283.33%
Shoplifting43.200.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowley Village
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Norman Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hawes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mountford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Curral Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1