B66 1BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 1BB

B66 1BB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This B66 1BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B66 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B66 1BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 1BB, encompassing approximately 2459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 1BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Sydenham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 2

B66 1BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.760.00%
Vehicle crime44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.42260.00%
Vehicle crime47.32100.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7625.00%
Public order54.0725.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-27.27%
Public order43.2533.33%
Other theft31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9483.33%
Public order34.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.4433.33%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.07200.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3515.38%
Drugs26.100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.728.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.280.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202418
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 1BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halfords Lane
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Perry Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hidden Lock
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bevan Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hanson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smeaton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Potterton Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Retallack Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moyses Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1