SMEATON AVENUE, B66 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2EG

SMEATON AVENUE, B66 2EG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This B66 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2EG, encompassing approximately 3356 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B66 2EG 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

SMEATON AVENUE, B66 2EG 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 offences127.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19100.00%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.32125.00%
Vehicle crime55.360.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.85-30.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences107.15-23.08%
Public order42.98300.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences137.4544.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.870.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.75-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.6875.00%
Other theft52.09150.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.85-42.11%
Vehicle crime43.28100.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.8346.15%
Burglary35.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.87300.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 202319
November 202313
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2EG 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. Hefford Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Hidden Lock
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buttress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smeaton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Retallack Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1