POPLAR ROAD, B66 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4AN

POPLAR ROAD, B66 4AN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.94 per 1,000 population. This B66 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4AN, encompassing approximately 1383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (2900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 4AN 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

POPLAR ROAD, B66 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3067.942900.00%
Shoplifting1321.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.400.00%
Public order96.500.00%
Drugs66.500.00%
Vehicle crime64.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.340.00%
Other theft54.340.00%
Robbery53.610.00%
Burglary43.610.00%
Theft from the person12.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.72-97.22%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3674.4538.46%
Shoplifting1626.02-27.27%
Vehicle crime1111.56120.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.50100.00%
Public order55.78-50.00%
Other theft53.61150.00%
Burglary53.6166.67%
Robbery43.61-42.86%
Other crime32.89200.00%
Theft from the person12.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2665.77-16.13%
Shoplifting2218.7922.22%
Public order1015.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.23-30.00%
Robbery75.0640.00%
Vehicle crime55.06-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.61-33.33%
Burglary32.89200.00%
Other theft22.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3168.66-20.51%
Shoplifting1822.4138.46%
Anti-social behaviour1013.0125.00%
Vehicle crime87.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.7850.00%
Robbery54.340.00%
Public order53.6125.00%
Other theft43.6133.33%
Drugs22.89100.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.72-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3965.05116.67%
Shoplifting1328.198.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.4014.29%
Burglary65.78500.00%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Robbery53.6125.00%
Public order43.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.8933.33%
Other theft32.89-57.14%
Possession of weapons22.17100.00%
Drugs11.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1847.70-50.00%
Shoplifting1213.0150.00%
Other theft78.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.06-30.00%
Vehicle crime55.060.00%
Robbery43.610.00%
Drugs32.890.00%
Public order32.17-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-40.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.45-66.67%
Burglary10.72-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3661.4438.46%
Anti-social behaviour1026.02-9.09%
Public order87.2314.29%
Shoplifting85.78-52.94%
Vehicle crime55.78-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.61-16.67%
Burglary43.61-60.00%
Robbery42.8933.33%
Possession of weapons32.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2675.17-16.13%
Shoplifting1718.7954.55%
Anti-social behaviour1112.29-8.33%
Burglary107.95100.00%
Other theft77.2340.00%
Vehicle crime75.06-12.50%
Public order75.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0620.00%
Possession of weapons44.3433.33%
Robbery32.8950.00%
Drugs32.17-40.00%
Theft from the person22.170.00%
Other crime11.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3169.39-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour1222.41200.00%
Shoplifting118.67-59.26%
Vehicle crime87.95-33.33%
Public order75.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.06-44.44%
Drugs53.61150.00%
Burglary53.61-54.55%
Other theft53.610.00%
Possession of weapons33.610.00%
Robbery22.17-50.00%
Other crime21.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4289.6282.61%
Shoplifting2730.36-12.90%
Vehicle crime1219.5150.00%
Burglary118.6757.14%
Criminal damage and arson97.95-10.00%
Public order76.50-46.15%
Other theft55.0666.67%
Robbery43.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-20.00%
Drugs22.89-50.00%
Theft from the person11.450.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3182.4034.78%
Violence and sexual offences2322.410.00%
Public order1316.62160.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.4025.00%
Vehicle crime87.2360.00%
Burglary75.7840.00%
Robbery65.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.34-64.29%
Drugs43.61300.00%
Possession of weapons32.890.00%
Other theft32.17-40.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2369.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences2316.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1416.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.120.00%
Robbery65.780.00%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Burglary53.610.00%
Other theft53.610.00%
Public order53.610.00%
Drugs13.610.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20241
July 202436
June 202426
May 202431
April 202439
March 202418
February 202436
January 202426
December 202331
November 202342
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 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
September 20236

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 202422
May 202418
April 202413
March 202412
February 20248
January 202417
December 202311
November 202327
October 202331
September 202323

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4AN 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. Ethel Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hickory Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Rawlings Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1