FARM ROAD, B65 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8ER

FARM ROAD, B65 8ER, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This B65 8ER 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 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8ER, encompassing approximately 2964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B65 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4171 with total crimes: 4
  • Brickhouse Road with total crimes: 2
  • Kiln Croft with total crimes: 2

FARM ROAD, B65 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75-42.86%
Burglary42.70300.00%
Public order21.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1216.67%
Public order64.720.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.41-40.00%
Other theft34.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.47185.71%
Vehicle crime36.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.795.26%
Criminal damage and arson46.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.11137.50%
Other crime26.410.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.09-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.7066.67%
Other theft31.690.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.4150.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences199.78-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson26.41100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202412
May 202420
April 20247
March 202420
February 202419
January 20248
December 202319
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4171
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Brickhouse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kiln Croft
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Walton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Allsops Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1