WALNUT DRIVE, B66 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 3RS

WALNUT DRIVE, B66 3RS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This B66 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3RS, encompassing approximately 5477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

B66 3RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corbett Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Ron Davis Close with total crimes: 3

WALNUT DRIVE, B66 3RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.12-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour72.37600.00%
Vehicle crime61.28-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.7731.82%
Vehicle crime115.29450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0125.00%
Other theft40.91-20.00%
Public order40.73300.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.58-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.0266.67%
Other theft50.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Shoplifting20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.043.57%
Shoplifting55.29150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Burglary30.910.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.11-37.50%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-57.14%
Burglary30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.045.26%
Criminal damage and arson83.65300.00%
Vehicle crime71.460.00%
Burglary61.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.21-45.71%
Other theft53.47-16.67%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.960.00%
Vehicle crime96.39800.00%
Other theft61.6450.00%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Shoplifting41.1033.33%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Public order20.37-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.8759.09%
Public order76.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2840.00%
Other theft41.2833.33%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-71.43%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.2215.79%
Anti-social behaviour74.02250.00%
Public order51.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other theft30.55-50.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.490.00%
Public order73.470.00%
Other theft61.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202429
June 202422
May 202429
April 202428
March 202420
February 202419
January 202435
December 202335
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Corbett Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ron Davis Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Steel Bright Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Park Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Croxall Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. William Avery Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rabone Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Oakfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. George Ryder Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B4136
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bush Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Windmill Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. French Walls Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Norton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Cherry Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1