B68 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0BL

B68 0BL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.79 per 1,000 population. This B68 0BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0BL, encompassing approximately 2533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B68 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5

B68 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 theft1215.7971.43%
Violence and sexual offences94.74-25.00%
Burglary53.55150.00%
Shoplifting51.97-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.97366.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.53-20.00%
Other theft74.74-41.67%
Vehicle crime42.76-20.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.3766.67%
Other theft125.920.00%
Vehicle crime54.74-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Shoplifting31.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1217.76100.00%
Other theft124.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.74-47.06%
Shoplifting53.55-44.44%
Public order41.970.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.9770.00%
Shoplifting96.71-25.00%
Other theft83.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime63.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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 theft1417.3716.67%
Shoplifting125.531100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.7425.00%
Vehicle crime53.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.7414.29%
Vehicle crime43.16-55.56%
Burglary31.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime914.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.55-22.22%
Other theft62.76-50.00%
Burglary52.37-16.67%
Shoplifting31.97-81.25%
Other crime21.180.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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
Shoplifting1619.7377.78%
Other theft126.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.740.00%
Burglary63.5520.00%
Vehicle crime32.37-57.14%
Drugs11.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.160.00%
Other theft93.5528.57%
Shoplifting93.55-35.71%
Vehicle crime73.5516.67%
Burglary52.7666.67%
Public order31.970.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.530.00%
Other theft73.550.00%
Vehicle crime62.760.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202415
May 20249
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202414
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 202412
February 20241
January 20243
December 202316
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
November 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Woodgreen Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Daventry Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridgacre Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A456
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Clive Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Grayswood Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1