CAPETHORN ROAD, B66 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4LZ

CAPETHORN ROAD, B66 4LZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population. This B66 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4LZ, encompassing approximately 5052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B66 4LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • B4125 with total crimes: 5
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4

CAPETHORN ROAD, B66 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.4921.74%
Vehicle crime65.54100.00%
Other theft41.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.90-36.11%
Other theft54.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.9933.33%
Public order40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Burglary20.59-80.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.6520.00%
Burglary107.13900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9875.00%
Vehicle crime51.3966.67%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.087.14%
Public order55.940.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-57.14%
Robbery20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.29-15.15%
Vehicle crime75.54133.33%
Other theft51.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.87-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.53150.00%
Other crime50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Public order40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.0844.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.130.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Shoplifting30.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.95400.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Burglary30.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.89-9.09%
Burglary65.94500.00%
Vehicle crime61.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-66.67%
Robbery30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft20.40-83.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.64-10.81%
Other theft126.53140.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.98125.00%
Vehicle crime41.78-20.00%
Shoplifting40.79100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.850.00%
Public order87.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202436
May 202430
April 202428
March 202433
February 202436
January 202425
December 202330
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 8 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. B4125
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Grange Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Clent View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edgbaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. A4030
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Capethorn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pens Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bearwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Church Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cheshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Burn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shireland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1