B65 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8EJ

B65 8EJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This B65 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8EJ, encompassing approximately 2879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B65 8EJ 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
  • Brickhouse Road with total crimes: 2

B65 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.86-58.33%
Burglary21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0333.33%
Public order64.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences95.90-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0357.14%
Public order33.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.25-61.11%
Vehicle crime32.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1112.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6877.78%
Public order35.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-60.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.85-5.26%
Other theft56.250.00%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.38-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson26.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 202418
February 202416
January 20249
December 202318
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
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
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B65 8EJ 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. Brickhouse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Scotwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Harvest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1