B66 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2NX

B66 2NX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This B66 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2NX, encompassing approximately 1468 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wattville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hidden Lock with total crimes: 2

B66 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.17-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.4050.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other theft11.36-66.67%
Robbery10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.7080.00%
Possession of weapons36.130.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.77-25.00%
Public order22.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.75-27.27%
Vehicle crime45.45300.00%
Other theft42.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72100.00%
Public order42.72300.00%
Possession of weapons22.720.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2637.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-85.71%
Theft from the person10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.7060.00%
Vehicle crime75.45250.00%
Theft from the person34.770.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.6275.00%
Burglary44.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary510.21400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.210.00%
Vehicle crime26.810.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wattville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hidden Lock
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Smeaton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Retallack Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Junction Road
    Total1
    Robbery1