HIGH STREET, B66 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 3AP

HIGH STREET, B66 3AP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.17 per 1,000 population. This B66 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3AP, encompassing approximately 1931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B66 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • James Close with total crimes: 8
  • Roslyn Close with total crimes: 5

HIGH STREET, B66 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.17-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour1314.5044.44%
Vehicle crime56.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Drugs42.07100.00%
Possession of weapons32.07200.00%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Robbery21.04-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.05200.00%
Other theft74.66600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.62-42.86%
Public order42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Robbery31.550.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.9240.91%
Criminal damage and arson716.0516.67%
Vehicle crime33.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Other theft11.04-75.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.85-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson611.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.11200.00%
Other theft43.110.00%
Public order32.0750.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.3417.39%
Vehicle crime513.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-66.67%
Public order21.040.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.9235.29%
Anti-social behaviour611.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.11400.00%
Vehicle crime42.59-20.00%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.78-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour68.8050.00%
Vehicle crime53.11150.00%
Public order42.59-55.56%
Burglary32.07-50.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Possession of weapons21.55100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.693.33%
Public order916.05125.00%
Other theft64.6620.00%
Burglary63.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Robbery11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.530.00%
Other theft52.5966.67%
Vehicle crime42.59-33.33%
Public order42.07300.00%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Robbery21.55100.00%
Burglary21.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.854.35%
Vehicle crime612.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.11-16.67%
Burglary42.59-42.86%
Other theft32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-90.91%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
Public order10.52-90.91%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2338.32-36.11%
Public order1111.9137.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.70266.67%
Burglary75.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6220.00%
Vehicle crime63.11500.00%
Robbery33.110.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Other crime31.5550.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.240.00%
Public order818.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.140.00%
Other theft52.590.00%
Burglary42.590.00%
Robbery32.070.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202431
June 202431
May 202422
April 202427
March 202423
February 202417
January 202431
December 202330
November 202324
October 202323
September 202336

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. James Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Roslyn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Firs Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Hill Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kelia Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sketchley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stony Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Dibble Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. White Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hefford Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. George Bird Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buttress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lowry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A457
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sabell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Stony Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hanson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Berry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1