BALMORAL WAY, B65 9LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 9LL

BALMORAL WAY, B65 9LL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.27 per 1,000 population. This B65 9LL 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 9LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 9LL, encompassing approximately 3747 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B65 9LL 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

BALMORAL WAY, B65 9LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.27-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson65.0750.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-20.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.0170.59%
Vehicle crime67.7450.00%
Burglary51.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.87-22.73%
Vehicle crime44.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Public order41.07300.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.0737.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.87133.33%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Burglary51.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.21-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.27-28.57%
Public order41.33300.00%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.47133.33%
Other theft31.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-95.83%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.8141.18%
Violence and sexual offences126.40-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.20-16.67%
Burglary51.3325.00%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.2152.94%
Shoplifting176.94240.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.54500.00%
Public order61.60200.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Robbery31.07200.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.21-26.09%
Shoplifting54.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other theft41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6764.29%
Shoplifting66.14-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3320.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.800.00%
Public order53.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.330.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202429
June 202417
May 202422
April 202416
March 202428
February 202412
January 202426
December 202317
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
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 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B65 9LL 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. Hartlebury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A4034
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Inkberrow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Throne Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Throne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kempsey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Angela Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Uplands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ombersley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1