DRAYTON ROAD, B66 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4AJ

DRAYTON ROAD, B66 4AJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.11 per 1,000 population. This B66 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4AJ, encompassing approximately 1206 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 18
  • Adkins Lane with total crimes: 12
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 7

DRAYTON ROAD, B66 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3177.113000.00%
Shoplifting1325.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.780.00%
Public order87.460.00%
Drugs66.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.970.00%
Other theft54.970.00%
Vehicle crime54.150.00%
Robbery54.150.00%
Burglary44.150.00%
Theft from the person13.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.83-96.97%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3376.2837.50%
Shoplifting1527.36-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour912.4480.00%
Vehicle crime77.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.8075.00%
Other theft55.80150.00%
Burglary54.15150.00%
Robbery44.15-42.86%
Other crime33.32200.00%
Public order32.49-72.73%
Theft from the person12.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2471.30-11.11%
Shoplifting2119.9040.00%
Public order1117.41175.00%
Robbery79.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.80-44.44%
Vehicle crime54.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.15-33.33%
Other theft23.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2770.48-32.50%
Shoplifting1522.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.4428.57%
Vehicle crime77.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.80500.00%
Robbery54.970.00%
Other theft44.1533.33%
Public order43.3233.33%
Drugs23.320.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Theft from the person21.660.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4068.82150.00%
Shoplifting1233.169.09%
Anti-social behaviour79.950.00%
Burglary65.80500.00%
Robbery54.9725.00%
Vehicle crime44.1533.33%
Public order33.320.00%
Other theft32.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.75-54.29%
Shoplifting1113.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour79.12-22.22%
Other theft65.800.00%
Robbery44.970.00%
Drugs33.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.49-25.00%
Public order32.49-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Other crime22.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.66-66.67%
Burglary10.83-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3567.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour929.02-18.18%
Public order87.4633.33%
Shoplifting86.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime46.63-20.00%
Burglary43.32-55.56%
Robbery43.3233.33%
Possession of weapons33.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.490.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%

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 offences2580.42-16.67%
Shoplifting1620.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.27-8.33%
Burglary99.1280.00%
Other theft87.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.6320.00%
Public order64.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.97-37.50%
Possession of weapons44.1533.33%
Robbery33.3250.00%
Drugs22.49-60.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3077.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1224.87200.00%
Shoplifting109.95-58.33%
Vehicle crime88.290.00%
Public order76.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.80-16.67%
Drugs54.15150.00%
Burglary54.15-54.55%
Other theft44.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.320.00%
Robbery22.49-50.00%
Other crime21.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3587.8940.00%
Shoplifting2429.02-17.24%
Burglary1119.90120.00%
Vehicle crime89.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.63-45.45%
Public order64.97-57.14%
Other theft54.9725.00%
Robbery44.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-20.00%
Drugs23.32-50.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2993.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences2524.040.00%
Public order1420.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.610.00%
Robbery69.120.00%
Vehicle crime64.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Burglary54.150.00%
Drugs44.150.00%
Other theft43.320.00%
Possession of weapons33.320.00%
Other crime12.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20241
July 202433
June 202424
May 202427
April 202440
March 202416
February 202435
January 202425
December 202330
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202421
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248
January 202416
December 202310
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anderson Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Adkins Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Mary'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sandon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wattis Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B4182
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herbert Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Three Shires Oak Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hickory Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ethel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rawlings Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wadhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1