THE POPLARS, B66 4PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4PG

THE POPLARS, B66 4PG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This B66 4PG 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 4PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4PG, encompassing approximately 7193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-22.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

B66 4PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4092 with total crimes: 10
  • Barrett Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

THE POPLARS, B66 4PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.35-22.81%
Vehicle crime106.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.3950.00%
Burglary61.25100.00%
Other theft60.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-14.29%
Public order50.83-16.67%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5713.491.79%
Criminal damage and arson77.92-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.9740.00%
Public order60.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.83-25.00%
Other theft40.83-42.86%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5614.6021.74%
Criminal damage and arson107.7966.67%
Public order91.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.250.00%
Other theft71.1116.67%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.35-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.39166.67%
Public order61.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Other theft60.83100.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Burglary40.70300.00%
Theft from the person30.56200.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Robbery10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5613.0716.67%
Vehicle crime77.7940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Robbery50.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-50.00%
Other theft30.42-40.00%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.42-50.00%
Public order30.42-66.67%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.079.09%
Public order96.67125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8350.00%
Possession of weapons60.83100.00%
Vehicle crime50.83150.00%
Other theft50.70-28.57%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.0929.41%
Anti-social behaviour126.1233.33%
Other theft71.67250.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.28-60.00%
Drugs20.28-60.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.40-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.7380.00%
Burglary61.2550.00%
Public order50.8366.67%
Robbery50.700.00%
Drugs50.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7025.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-42.86%
Shoplifting30.56-40.00%
Theft from the person30.4250.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.84-32.08%
Vehicle crime75.00-41.67%
Robbery50.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.70-66.67%
Other theft50.70-44.44%
Shoplifting50.7066.67%
Burglary40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-50.00%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.9955.88%
Anti-social behaviour157.3725.00%
Vehicle crime122.099.09%
Other theft91.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.25-20.00%
Public order71.11-22.22%
Drugs30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-85.71%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.730.00%
Vehicle crime111.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.530.00%
Public order91.390.00%
Possession of weapons71.250.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
July 202457
June 202456
May 202446
April 202456
March 202448
February 202444
January 202434
December 202336
November 202353
October 202334

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4092
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barrett Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cape Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Edith Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. New Hope Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Grove Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Kelvin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Laxey Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brook Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Colenso Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kinsey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Raglan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Unett Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Majuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bainbridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Brixham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Southfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hamilton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Shireland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ada Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Harris Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1