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

Overview of Crime in B66 3NU

HIGH STREET, B66 3NU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.04 per 1,000 population. This B66 3NU 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 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3NU, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B66 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Close with total crimes: 8
  • Newlands Green with total crimes: 7
  • Corbett Street with total crimes: 6

HIGH STREET, B66 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.04-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour196.35137.50%
Vehicle crime66.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-20.00%
Other theft21.34-75.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.3718.52%
Other theft810.69166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6766.67%
Vehicle crime51.6766.67%
Public order31.6750.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-80.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.3780.00%
Burglary59.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67300.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime45.01-20.00%
Shoplifting41.34300.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.6725.00%
Robbery41.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.705.88%
Anti-social behaviour106.01150.00%
Other theft63.34500.00%
Vehicle crime42.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.69-34.62%
Public order45.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-85.71%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.0462.50%
Other theft78.68133.33%
Vehicle crime62.34200.00%
Shoplifting42.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.6914.29%
Public order45.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-71.43%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.69-54.84%
Vehicle crime74.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Public order31.34-62.50%
Robbery31.0050.00%
Other theft31.00-57.14%
Burglary21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.710.00%
Public order810.350.00%
Other theft72.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202432
June 202427
May 202415
April 202427
March 202418
February 202417
January 202426
December 202316
November 202314
October 202331

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. James Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newlands Green
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corbett Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Firs Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ron Davis Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sketchley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pens Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Park Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Rosefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Parkes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Cheshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Norma Rose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Burn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lotus Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Salcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. John Brooks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1