HIGHMOOR ROAD, B65 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8DJ

HIGHMOOR ROAD, B65 8DJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This B65 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8DJ, encompassing approximately 2722 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B65 8DJ 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

HIGHMOOR ROAD, B65 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1420.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.67150.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.31300.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.24-11.11%
Public order42.94300.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.31-33.33%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.31200.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.67-33.33%
Public order12.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.310.00%
Vehicle crime62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B65 8DJ 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. A4100
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mountford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rowley Village
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Curral Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scotwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1