B66 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 1LW

B66 1LW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.01 per 1,000 population. This B66 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 1LW, encompassing approximately 2354 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bertram Road with total crimes: 6
  • Topsham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

B66 1LW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.370.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.740.00%
Public order56.3766.67%
Other theft32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.86-6.25%
Public order36.37200.00%
Possession of weapons31.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Robbery31.27200.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.79100.00%
Other crime32.550.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Public order10.85-75.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.59-20.00%
Other theft55.10400.00%
Public order42.12-33.33%
Drugs31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7466.67%
Public order66.370.00%
Robbery32.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.62-30.77%
Public order63.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.04-40.91%
Drugs35.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7429.41%
Criminal damage and arson39.340.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.1730.77%
Drugs47.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.520.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202415
May 202416
April 202412
March 202415
February 20249
January 202413
December 202322
November 202317
October 202313

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

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bertram Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Topsham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B4169
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Culvert Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Draycott Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 7. Bowden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Nine Leasowes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Frobisher Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Swan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fenton Street
    Total1
    Public order1