SANDFORD AVENUE, B65 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 9LT

SANDFORD AVENUE, B65 9LT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This B65 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 9LT, encompassing approximately 4682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 9LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackmillan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Reservoir Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rowley Village with total crimes: 4

SANDFORD AVENUE, B65 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.33-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour44.700.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.25-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-33.33%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.43-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.32-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour65.34100.00%
Shoplifting61.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Public order51.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.11107.69%
Criminal damage and arson55.7725.00%
Public order41.07-33.33%
Robbery40.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.33-51.85%
Public order62.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.77200.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.83-10.00%
Shoplifting43.840.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.0553.85%
Criminal damage and arson54.27400.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.558.33%
Public order32.7850.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64200.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.830.00%
Burglary34.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202423
June 202425
May 202427
April 202413
March 202427
February 202418
January 202420
December 202313
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mackmillan Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Reservoir Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rowley Village
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Limes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Maer Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. George Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Newhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. A4034
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mountford Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spring Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Habberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Summer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Greenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1