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

Overview of Crime in B67 5JX

GALTON ROAD, B67 5JX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This B67 5JX 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 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 5JX, encompassing approximately 2950 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: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B67 5JX 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

GALTON ROAD, B67 5JX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.80200.00%
Public order33.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-50.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.10100.00%
Robbery42.03100.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1580.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Robbery31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, 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 crime55.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.69-37.50%
Public order21.69-60.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7860.00%
Vehicle crime52.710.00%
Public order51.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime56.10-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences51.690.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.7816.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8328.57%
Vehicle crime63.050.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences77.460.00%
Vehicle crime62.370.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 3 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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 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 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B67 5JX 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. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Barclay Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sherwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1