BECK CLOSE, B66 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4JA

BECK CLOSE, B66 4JA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This B66 4JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B66 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B66 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4JA, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B66 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • B4125 with total crimes: 5
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 4

BECK CLOSE, B66 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.783.45%
Shoplifting77.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Other theft51.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.17400.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-57.14%
Burglary20.70-80.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.827.41%
Burglary106.80400.00%
Shoplifting92.350.00%
Vehicle crime72.1140.00%
Other theft61.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41200.00%
Public order41.41300.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.90-10.00%
Shoplifting96.33125.00%
Vehicle crime52.11-37.50%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.07-3.23%
Vehicle crime87.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Other theft41.17-42.86%
Shoplifting40.9433.33%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.12-8.82%
Other theft77.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64100.00%
Other crime51.410.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.8441.67%
Public order47.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Shoplifting30.70-70.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.54-4.00%
Shoplifting105.63150.00%
Other theft62.3520.00%
Burglary41.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.94300.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime65.8620.00%
Burglary51.41150.00%
Other theft51.17-16.67%
Shoplifting41.17-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-62.50%
Robbery30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-90.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3018.53-11.76%
Shoplifting137.04160.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3560.00%
Other theft61.8820.00%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.42112.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.970.00%
Other theft51.17150.00%
Public order51.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1766.67%
Shoplifting51.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.20-50.00%
Shoplifting153.7587.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.780.00%
Shoplifting87.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202429
May 202427
April 202430
March 202431
February 202434
January 202424
December 202325
November 202330
October 202334
September 202316
August 202332

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 202315
August 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. B4125
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gilbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Norma Rose Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pens Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Claremont Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dawson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Valley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newlands Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rosefield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beck Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Church Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. A4030
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edgbaston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Cheshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chapel View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parkes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1