AMBELL CLOSE, B65 8PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 8PB

AMBELL CLOSE, B65 8PB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This B65 8PB 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 8PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 8PB, encompassing approximately 2400 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 8PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Kiln Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Denby Way with total crimes: 2

AMBELL CLOSE, B65 8PB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7560.00%
Vehicle crime33.33-25.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.67-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson22.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.00240.00%
Vehicle crime57.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08300.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.00-68.75%
Public order22.080.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2545.45%
Anti-social behaviour46.67100.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9110.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.580.00%
Other crime20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1642.86%
Other crime44.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.75-50.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.580.00%
Vehicle crime45.000.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202417
April 20245
March 202416
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 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 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Springfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Walton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Allsops Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Windmill End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Warren Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Thistlegreen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. B4171
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Counterfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1