RUSKIN AVENUE, B65 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 9QW

RUSKIN AVENUE, B65 9QW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This B65 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 9QW, encompassing approximately 4153 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 9QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • George Avenue with total crimes: 2

RUSKIN AVENUE, B65 9QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.63-14.29%
Burglary44.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Public order20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson65.06100.00%
Shoplifting61.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2458.82%
Robbery46.500.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.91-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.09-25.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.6335.29%
Shoplifting55.54-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1913.33%
Shoplifting74.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-20.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.61400.00%
Burglary31.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.78-33.33%
Burglary52.4125.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime53.610.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.630.00%
Vehicle crime55.780.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202418
June 202421
May 202427
April 202417
March 202423
February 202417
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 9QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Limes Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. George Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Rowley Village
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Newhall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A4034
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cardale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Highbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spring Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Habberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Summer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Greenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Penn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boundary Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1