WADHAM CLOSE, B65 9SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B65 9SH

WADHAM CLOSE, B65 9SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.02 per 1,000 population. This B65 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B65 9SH, encompassing approximately 1147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B65 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallace Close with total crimes: 12
  • The Pineways with total crimes: 6
  • Wallace Road with total crimes: 4

WADHAM CLOSE, B65 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.02-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson77.8440.00%
Burglary56.100.00%
Vehicle crime44.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.49-66.67%
Drugs11.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.63-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour612.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.2366.67%
Vehicle crime44.36300.00%
Public order23.49100.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.1525.00%
Burglary313.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.76-47.83%
Other theft610.46200.00%
Burglary45.230.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Robbery21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-66.67%
Other crime10.87-50.00%

In April 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 offences2330.5176.92%
Criminal damage and arson420.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Other crime22.61100.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1317.4330.00%
Public order311.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.61-33.33%
Other crime11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.6911.11%
Criminal damage and arson38.7250.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Burglary10.87-85.71%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.0580.00%
Burglary77.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.100.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.10-44.44%
Burglary24.36-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.84400.00%
Burglary34.3650.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Other theft21.74-33.33%
Drugs11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.920.00%
Other theft313.070.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 202423
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallace Close
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Pineways
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Wallace Road
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 4. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Brades Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Tower Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ivy House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bredon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Newbury Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Malton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Midhill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Blue Rock Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1