OAK ROAD, B68 0BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0BH

OAK ROAD, B68 0BH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This B68 0BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 0BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0BH, encompassing approximately 4023 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

B68 0BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 8
  • Woodgreen Road with total crimes: 4

OAK ROAD, B68 0BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.69366.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.480.00%
Other theft72.24-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128.709.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.24-50.00%
Shoplifting30.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.44-15.38%
Other theft112.7337.50%
Vehicle crime82.7333.33%
Shoplifting51.99-44.44%
Public order41.240.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6944.44%
Shoplifting93.23-25.00%
Other theft82.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.9920.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1410.1916.67%
Shoplifting123.481100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.9850.00%
Vehicle crime52.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9850.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-62.50%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.71300.00%
Other theft61.99-50.00%
Burglary41.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-50.00%
Shoplifting30.99-81.25%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.43100.00%
Other theft123.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.98166.67%
Burglary61.9920.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.4514.29%
Shoplifting81.99-42.86%
Burglary51.9925.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-57.14%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.48-22.22%
Other theft71.74-61.11%
Vehicle crime51.740.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189.6938.46%
Violence and sexual offences94.47-55.00%
Vehicle crime52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.190.00%
Other theft134.970.00%
Burglary33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
August 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239
August 202320

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202414
February 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237
September 202318
August 202313

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 202412
February 20241
January 20243
December 202316
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 0BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft6
  • 2. Chestnut Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Woodgreen Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Princes Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Charter Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tame Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodgreen Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunny Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1