B66 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2LS

B66 2LS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.19 per 1,000 population. This B66 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2LS, encompassing approximately 497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B66 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beeton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Woodburn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Perrott Street with total crimes: 4

B66 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences840.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson416.08100.00%
Vehicle crime48.04-20.00%
Robbery18.040.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.17-30.00%
Vehicle crime514.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.050.00%
Public order24.02100.00%
Theft from the person14.020.00%
Burglary12.01-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1042.20-28.57%
Burglary420.100.00%
Other theft28.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.02-33.33%
Drugs14.020.00%
Other crime12.01-50.00%
Public order12.01-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1488.4227.27%
Public order828.130.00%
Vehicle crime416.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.04300.00%
Burglary48.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.04-25.00%
Other theft26.03-50.00%
Other crime24.020.00%
Possession of weapons24.020.00%
Robbery14.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1158.28-8.33%
Burglary522.11400.00%
Vehicle crime410.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.04100.00%
Other theft48.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour18.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.23-7.69%
Other theft324.12200.00%
Vehicle crime36.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Burglary12.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.2318.18%
Vehicle crime326.12-57.14%
Theft from the person16.030.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Burglary12.01-50.00%
Robbery12.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-75.00%
Other theft12.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1168.3322.22%
Vehicle crime722.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson414.07100.00%
Other theft38.04-25.00%
Drugs26.03-33.33%
Burglary24.02-33.33%
Robbery24.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Public order12.01-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences970.34-18.18%
Vehicle crime618.0920.00%
Other theft412.06-20.00%
Public order48.040.00%
Burglary38.0450.00%
Drugs36.030.00%
Robbery26.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Theft from the person12.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1160.290.00%
Vehicle crime522.11-28.57%
Other theft510.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.05-25.00%
Burglary26.030.00%
Robbery14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1156.270.00%
Vehicle crime722.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.070.00%
Public order38.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.030.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Robbery12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 2LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beeton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Woodburn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Perrott Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Foundry Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eva Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. James Turner Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. William Avery Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1