BUCKINGHAM ROAD, B65 9JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 9JW

BUCKINGHAM ROAD, B65 9JW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This B65 9JW 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 9JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 9JW, encompassing approximately 4423 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinnersley Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Reservoir Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shelsley Avenue with total crimes: 4

BUCKINGHAM ROAD, B65 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.49-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.62100.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1728.57%
Other crime54.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.337.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.1633.33%
Public order40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4630.00%
Vehicle crime42.94100.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Burglary40.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69-50.00%
Burglary62.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5266.67%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-95.83%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.2141.18%
Violence and sexual offences105.43-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-42.86%
Burglary40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0126.67%
Shoplifting174.29240.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.840.00%
Burglary41.58-33.33%
Public order40.90100.00%
Robbery30.9050.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.27-25.00%
Burglary63.39500.00%
Shoplifting51.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6953.85%
Shoplifting64.52-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3315.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.460.00%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202418
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 202420
February 202410
January 202419
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 202424
January 202417
December 20235
November 20236
October 202333

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B65 9JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kinnersley Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Reservoir Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shelsley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lovett Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maer Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. A4034
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Inkberrow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Throne Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Throne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Crown Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kempsey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Angela Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Uplands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Ombersley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1