THE UPLANDS, B67 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 6EJ

THE UPLANDS, B67 6EJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This B67 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 6EJ, encompassing approximately 5783 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B67 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newlands Green with total crimes: 7
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Firs Lane with total crimes: 4

THE UPLANDS, B67 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.64-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.860.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.6870.00%
Burglary55.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8625.00%
Vehicle crime50.8625.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.4633.33%
Vehicle crime40.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.1340.00%
Vehicle crime64.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other theft20.52-66.67%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.61-20.00%
Other theft63.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.57-21.88%
Vehicle crime44.32-20.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.2039.13%
Vehicle crime55.5325.00%
Other theft50.86400.00%
Burglary30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.40-11.54%
Burglary43.9833.33%
Vehicle crime40.69-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.370.00%
Vehicle crime154.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Other theft30.86-40.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.950.00%
Other theft54.500.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202430
June 202434
May 202420
April 202428
March 202420
February 202425
January 202432
December 202323
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202315
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B67 6EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newlands Green
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Firs Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robert Lucas Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Thompson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Old Chapel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Beck Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pens Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rosefield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Parkes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mansion Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Church Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cheshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Norma Rose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Burn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lotus Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1