ELM CROFT, B68 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0BQ

ELM CROFT, B68 0BQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population. This B68 0BQ 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 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0BQ, encompassing approximately 3708 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: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

B68 0BQ 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

ELM CROFT, B68 0BQ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.9871.43%
Violence and sexual offences113.2422.22%
Shoplifting52.97-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting1410.79366.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.7812.50%
Other theft72.43-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 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 theft129.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.240.00%
Vehicle crime42.16-50.00%
Shoplifting31.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 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 theft1210.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime82.1633.33%
Shoplifting52.16-44.44%
Public order41.350.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.79-22.22%
Shoplifting93.78-25.00%
Other theft82.43-42.86%
Vehicle crime62.1620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.02157.14%
Other theft144.8516.67%
Shoplifting123.781100.00%
Vehicle crime53.2425.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.2475.00%
Vehicle crime41.89-42.86%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.36250.00%
Other theft61.89-50.00%
Burglary41.62-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-50.00%
Shoplifting31.08-81.25%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting1612.40100.00%
Other theft124.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2460.00%
Burglary62.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-60.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 theft89.9814.29%
Shoplifting82.16-42.86%
Burglary62.1650.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.35-37.50%
Public order21.350.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.780.00%
Other theft72.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.890.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
March 202418
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

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 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 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 20238
October 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 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 20238
October 202314

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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
May 20241
January 20242
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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 0BQ 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. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodgreen Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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