MOUNTFORD CLOSE, B65 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8DU

MOUNTFORD CLOSE, B65 8DU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This B65 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8DU, encompassing approximately 3813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B65 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackmillan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rowley Village with total crimes: 4
  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 3

MOUNTFORD CLOSE, B65 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3430.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.4650.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.390.00%
Vehicle crime33.41-25.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9118.18%
Shoplifting63.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.56-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.880.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In April 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 offences128.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5725.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93100.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 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 offences126.2933.33%
Shoplifting43.150.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.360.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4160.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.31-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202413
June 202413
May 202411
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mackmillan Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rowley Village
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Limes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Newhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Curral Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1