HITCHCOCK CLOSE, B67 7RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B67 7RF

HITCHCOCK CLOSE, B67 7RF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This B67 7RF 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 7RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B67 7RF, encompassing approximately 3085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B67 7RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lee Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Ferguson Road with total crimes: 3

HITCHCOCK CLOSE, B67 7RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.05-23.81%
Vehicle crime65.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94150.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.54-23.08%
Robbery23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.81-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson34.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0754.55%
Other theft25.510.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.45-21.43%
Burglary43.5633.33%
Other crime21.300.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.130.00%
Vehicle crime44.540.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.02-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson64.540.00%
Other crime41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Burglary21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.750.00%
Vehicle crime35.510.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 202421
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 202417
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lee Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Margaret Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Francis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Londonderry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Milton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Marion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hugh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1