WILLIAM AVERY DRIVE, B66 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2EF

WILLIAM AVERY DRIVE, B66 2EF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.83 per 1,000 population. This B66 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2EF, encompassing approximately 3132 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B66 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Steel Bright Road with total crimes: 3
  • William Avery Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Oakfield Close with total crimes: 1

WILLIAM AVERY DRIVE, B66 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.83-57.14%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6637.50%
Vehicle crime73.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.43-61.90%
Burglary22.55100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8140.00%
Vehicle crime56.70150.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.90114.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.79-25.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.58700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.55-46.15%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.39-45.83%
Other theft34.150.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.7760.00%
Burglary47.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.54150.00%
Other theft44.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202411
June 20248
May 202421
April 202415
March 20247
February 202413
January 202424
December 202315
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Steel Bright Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. William Avery Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Oakfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. B4136
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bush Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Windmill Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. French Walls Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cherry Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1