PRIORY CLOSE, B66 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 3SL

PRIORY CLOSE, B66 3SL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This B66 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3SL, encompassing approximately 7181 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B66 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrett Street with total crimes: 8
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cape Hill with total crimes: 5

PRIORY CLOSE, B66 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.47-24.44%
Vehicle crime84.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8466.67%
Other theft50.7066.67%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.7232.35%
Vehicle crime106.27400.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Other theft30.42-25.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.05-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.73-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.84150.00%
Public order50.7066.67%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Other theft40.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-71.43%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.61-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour75.57600.00%
Vehicle crime70.97133.33%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-71.43%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.8931.25%
Criminal damage and arson75.850.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%
Other theft10.14-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.47-17.95%
Criminal damage and arson74.46600.00%
Other theft70.9740.00%
Public order60.9750.00%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Possession of weapons40.56100.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.4730.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.43-14.29%
Other theft50.8466.67%
Public order40.700.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-60.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Burglary20.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.30-23.08%
Burglary84.18700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1140.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-28.57%
Robbery50.700.00%
Public order40.7033.33%
Drugs40.560.00%
Other theft30.56-57.14%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.7211.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.4316.67%
Other theft70.97250.00%
Robbery50.97400.00%
Vehicle crime50.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.70-28.57%
Public order30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.6175.00%
Vehicle crime74.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.97-33.33%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Public order30.42-70.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.050.00%
Public order102.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.250.00%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Possession of weapons40.970.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202445
June 202434
May 202440
April 202442
March 202432
February 202439
January 202430
December 202339
November 202335
October 202320

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barrett Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cape Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. New Hope Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Grove Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Kelvin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Croxall Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Majuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bainbridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brixham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Windmill Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. French Walls Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Norton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cherry Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hamilton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. William Savage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Glencoe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1