GALTON ROAD, B67 5JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 5JT

GALTON ROAD, B67 5JT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This B67 5JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B67 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B67 5JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 5JT, encompassing approximately 3886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B67 5JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigorn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lightwoods Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Milcote Road with total crimes: 3

GALTON ROAD, B67 5JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9233.33%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.150.00%
Robbery41.54300.00%
Public order41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime31.29-50.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 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 crime63.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.890.00%
Public order51.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 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 offences54.3766.67%
Vehicle crime41.29-20.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.12-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-70.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2366.67%
Vehicle crime92.5728.57%
Shoplifting32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.210.00%
Vehicle crime72.570.00%
Shoplifting41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wigorn Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lightwoods Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Milcote Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Maurice Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Long Hyde Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lightwoods Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Galton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Adkins Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1