THE OVAL, B67 6LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 6LF

THE OVAL, B67 6LF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This B67 6LF 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 6LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 6LF, encompassing approximately 4375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B67 6LF area, explore the B67 6LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B67 6LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hillfields with total crimes: 4
  • Goodyear Road with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, B67 6LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.311400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-94.74%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4018.75%
Anti-social behaviour24.34-50.00%
Public order20.46-77.78%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.23-27.27%
Public order93.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.60-8.33%
Public order75.03133.33%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9114.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.49200.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9110.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.8025.00%
Robbery41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.91-20.83%
Public order44.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2326.32%
Anti-social behaviour45.490.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.630.00%
Burglary34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Public order10.46-85.71%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9111.76%
Public order74.34600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
July 202419
June 202416
May 202422
April 202424
March 202421
February 202419
January 202424
December 202319
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvest Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hillfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Goodyear Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pavilion Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bristnall Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackthorne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Thimblemill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hales Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bowling Green Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eva Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Broadmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. St Mark'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Albright Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1