LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 5EA

LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This B67 5EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B67 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B67 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 5EA, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B67 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adkins Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Galton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lightwoods Hill with total crimes: 3

LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.10-22.22%
Vehicle crime63.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79200.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.24125.00%
Vehicle crime44.19-33.33%
Public order31.86-25.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.9150.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-20.00%
Robbery11.86-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.33100.00%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Robbery20.93-33.33%
Drugs10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7075.00%
Robbery33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.05-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8633.33%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.65-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Public order21.40100.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.0520.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79-50.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8420.00%
Vehicle crime52.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33300.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.77-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.33-28.57%
Robbery42.330.00%
Burglary31.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.260.00%
Burglary53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Other theft31.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B67 5EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Adkins Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Galton Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lightwoods Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barclay Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Porters Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1