B66 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2DQ

B66 2DQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This B66 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2DQ, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 2DQ 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
  • Hefford Drive with total crimes: 2

B66 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.02220.00%
Vehicle crime35.6950.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 offences53.91-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8910.00%
Other theft43.9133.33%
Public order41.420.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.89-33.33%
Public order43.5633.33%
Other theft31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.96114.29%
Public order35.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.54-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.49100.00%
Other theft52.13400.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-35.29%
Vehicle crime33.91200.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9621.43%
Burglary36.050.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2527.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.980.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.91200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences87.820.00%
Public order42.850.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 202415
February 20247
January 202411
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 2DQ 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. Hefford Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Hidden Lock
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hanson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smeaton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Retallack Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moyses Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1