WALTON CLOSE, B65 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8JN

WALTON CLOSE, B65 8JN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This B65 8JN 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 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8JN, encompassing approximately 2892 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4171 with total crimes: 4
  • Kiln Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Denby Way with total crimes: 2

WALTON CLOSE, B65 8JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.11-25.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3450.00%
Vehicle crime45.19300.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.57-37.50%
Other theft23.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.37128.57%
Vehicle crime35.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

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 offences76.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0650.00%
Vehicle crime47.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9527.27%
Anti-social behaviour24.840.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-66.67%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.34-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.80200.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.340.00%
Burglary25.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.34-19.05%
Burglary25.88100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.720.00%
Vehicle crime37.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 20247
March 202421
February 202414
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 8JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4171
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Kiln Croft
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Denby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Springfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clent Hill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Robin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Allsops Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cornfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Warren Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1