B66 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 2QS

B66 2QS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.27 per 1,000 population. This B66 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 2QS, encompassing approximately 3235 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

B66 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Algernon Road with total crimes: 10
  • Barrett Street with total crimes: 8
  • Twyning Road with total crimes: 8

B66 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.27-2.13%
Vehicle crime1014.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.09100.00%
Possession of weapons51.85400.00%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-66.67%
Public order30.93-66.67%
Robbery20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.434.44%
Vehicle crime1214.53200.00%
Public order93.7112.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.78125.00%
Other crime42.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.589.76%
Public order813.91100.00%
Other theft52.47150.00%
Drugs41.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.24-69.23%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.42-28.07%
Vehicle crime1312.67225.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0250.00%
Public order41.85-33.33%
Drugs31.2450.00%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Robbery20.62-66.67%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5729.9883.87%
Criminal damage and arson617.6220.00%
Robbery61.850.00%
Public order61.85-14.29%
Burglary51.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-42.86%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Other crime30.9350.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.02-3.12%
Vehicle crime79.58250.00%
Public order72.16-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1625.00%
Other theft51.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Other crime20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.2533.33%
Public order109.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.090.00%
Other crime51.850.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-71.43%
Burglary20.62-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.54-33.33%
Burglary77.4240.00%
Vehicle crime72.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-44.44%
Other theft41.55-60.00%
Robbery41.24-50.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.5156.52%
Other theft1011.13400.00%
Vehicle crime93.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.7812.50%
Robbery82.78300.00%
Burglary52.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.550.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Theft from the person21.240.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.93-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson87.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.47-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.16-54.55%
Public order41.55-33.33%
Drugs31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.96-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson128.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.710.00%
Vehicle crime113.400.00%
Public order63.4050.00%
Drugs41.85100.00%
Possession of weapons41.24100.00%
Other theft41.24-33.33%
Robbery31.24200.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.820.00%
Vehicle crime1111.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.400.00%
Other theft62.470.00%
Burglary51.850.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
July 202447
June 202445
May 202441
April 202457
March 202431
February 202432
January 202424
December 202336
November 202323
October 202327
September 202338

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Algernon Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Barrett Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Twyning Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. New Hope Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wimbourne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamberley Court
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grove Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kelvin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grove Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Colenso Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Moilliett Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Kinsey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Raglan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Unett Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Majuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bainbridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brixham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cape Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chiswell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cherry Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hamilton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. William Savage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shenstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Glencoe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Paignton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1