KNOWLE ROAD, B65 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8HG

KNOWLE ROAD, B65 8HG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This B65 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8HG, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8HG 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

KNOWLE ROAD, B65 8HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.44-37.50%
Burglary33.3850.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8223.08%
Public order65.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.76-35.00%
Other theft24.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

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 offences2011.49122.22%
Vehicle crime36.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.44-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-60.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.15-4.76%
Vehicle crime56.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.14110.00%
Other crime27.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.3866.67%
Other theft31.690.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.82-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson36.0850.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
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 offences199.80-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson26.420.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
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 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202413
May 202420
April 20249
March 202420
February 202421
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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 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 8HG 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 Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Springfield 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. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Allsops Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1