METRIC WALK, B67 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 7DX

METRIC WALK, B67 7DX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.55 per 1,000 population. This B67 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 7DX, encompassing approximately 3927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B67 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • James Close with total crimes: 8
  • Roslyn Close with total crimes: 5

METRIC WALK, B67 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.55-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour166.3733.33%
Vehicle crime54.070.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.8627.59%
Anti-social behaviour129.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.06-28.57%
Other theft51.27150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Public order51.2766.67%
Robbery31.270.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.0045.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.3840.00%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-33.33%
Public order31.0250.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.97-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour65.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5325.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.9935.00%
Vehicle crime76.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Public order20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4642.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.0920.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02300.00%
Public order21.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.93-54.84%
Public order53.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Burglary31.02-57.14%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.8429.17%
Public order107.89150.00%
Other theft72.5540.00%
Burglary71.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2766.67%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.2620.00%
Other theft56.1166.67%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Public order41.02300.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.20-25.93%
Vehicle crime65.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-77.78%
Burglary20.51-60.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.25-90.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.080.00%
Public order106.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.550.00%
Other theft52.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Burglary51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202437
June 202429
May 202420
April 202427
March 202420
February 202414
January 202431
December 202324
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B67 7DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 2. James Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Roslyn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Firs Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Hill Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ron Davis Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sketchley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Arden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Parkes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brook Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Norma Rose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Park Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. John Brooks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. George Bird Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Buttress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lowry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A457
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stony Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1