HIGHAMS CLOSE, B65 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8DQ

HIGHAMS CLOSE, B65 8DQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This B65 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8DQ, encompassing approximately 2735 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8DQ 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

HIGHAMS CLOSE, B65 8DQ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.58-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.56300.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5842.86%
Public order33.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.02-33.33%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.66500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.190.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
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 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1433.33%
Public order45.850.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3933.33%
Public order41.46100.00%
Burglary11.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8711.11%
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences95.48-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.29-60.00%
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 offences1112.060.00%
Vehicle crime64.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
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 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410
February 202416
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20244
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
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
March 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
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 8DQ 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