B66 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 3AU

B66 3AU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This B66 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3AU, encompassing approximately 6633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4092 with total crimes: 10
  • Newlands Green with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

B66 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.06-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour173.77142.86%
Other theft92.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-33.33%
Shoplifting40.90-50.00%
Theft from the person40.60100.00%
Public order40.60-42.86%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.11-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.4350.00%
Other theft91.3680.00%
Shoplifting81.36-20.00%
Public order71.21-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.0620.00%
Theft from the person20.90100.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.1756.00%
Shoplifting105.88-37.50%
Public order81.5160.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9066.67%
Other theft50.7525.00%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.00-41.86%
Shoplifting163.77220.00%
Public order52.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.75-37.50%
Other theft40.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-33.33%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Other crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.4230.30%
Anti-social behaviour86.4814.29%
Vehicle crime71.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Other theft50.9025.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Possession of weapons40.7533.33%
Robbery40.6033.33%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.15-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06100.00%
Public order60.900.00%
Vehicle crime60.90100.00%
Shoplifting50.9025.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.8032.00%
Public order64.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-33.33%
Drugs40.600.00%
Shoplifting40.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-72.73%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.96-26.47%
Shoplifting163.7760.00%
Vehicle crime112.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order30.60-66.67%
Robbery30.45-25.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.61-10.53%
Shoplifting105.13-41.18%
Public order91.5150.00%
Other theft51.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-16.67%
Robbery40.7533.33%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.225.56%
Shoplifting175.7370.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.56100.00%
Vehicle crime71.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0620.00%
Public order60.90-50.00%
Other theft60.9020.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.420.00%
Public order125.430.00%
Shoplifting101.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202436
June 202439
May 202425
April 202443
March 202433
February 202433
January 202425
December 202334
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 202416
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202416
December 202310
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4092
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newlands Green
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Corbett Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. B4125
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cape Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Edgbaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ron Davis Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pens Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Croxall Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Raglan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cheshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Norma Rose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Salcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. John Brooks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1