B66 4RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 4RJ

B66 4RJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This B66 4RJ 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 4RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 4RJ, encompassing approximately 5950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

B66 4RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4092 with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

B66 4RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.12-29.27%
Vehicle crime94.8780.00%
Other theft91.5180.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5114.29%
Burglary61.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-14.29%
Public order61.010.00%
Shoplifting41.01-42.86%
Theft from the person30.67200.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.6210.81%
Anti-social behaviour76.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-22.22%
Shoplifting71.18-30.00%
Public order61.18-33.33%
Other theft51.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.84-28.57%
Burglary40.8433.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.80-11.90%
Shoplifting106.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.6850.00%
Public order91.5150.00%
Vehicle crime71.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.18-12.50%
Other theft61.1820.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.47-4.55%
Shoplifting127.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.340.00%
Public order61.01500.00%
Vehicle crime51.01-50.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Burglary40.8433.33%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In April 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 offences4413.780.00%
Vehicle crime107.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-14.29%
Other theft51.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.8433.33%
Shoplifting40.6733.33%
Burglary30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.17-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.1310.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.3916.67%
Other theft71.18133.33%
Public order71.1816.67%
Vehicle crime51.1825.00%
Robbery40.84100.00%
Possession of weapons40.6733.33%
Other crime40.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-62.50%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Drugs30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting30.50-25.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.72100.00%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-42.86%
Drugs40.67-33.33%
Shoplifting40.67-69.23%
Other theft30.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Burglary20.50-71.43%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.96-9.68%
Shoplifting134.7144.44%
Public order72.1840.00%
Burglary71.18133.33%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Drugs61.18500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01300.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Other theft30.67-57.14%
Theft from the person30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.94-24.39%
Shoplifting95.21-43.75%
Vehicle crime71.51-41.67%
Other theft71.18-50.00%
Public order51.1825.00%
Robbery40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-20.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-90.91%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.8110.81%
Shoplifting166.89128.57%
Other theft142.69250.00%
Vehicle crime122.35140.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Public order40.84-63.64%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.220.00%
Public order111.850.00%
Shoplifting71.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.180.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202441
June 202437
May 202442
April 202444
March 202444
February 202440
January 202428
December 202331
November 202341
October 202337

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 4RJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. B4125
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cape Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Edith Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grange Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Clent View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kelvin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brook Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Portland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Selsey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bainbridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Roebuck Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shireland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ada Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harris Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Laundry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. William Savage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1