CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0EL

CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This B68 0EL 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 0EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0EL, encompassing approximately 4738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

B68 0EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Rise with total crimes: 4

CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.330.00%
Shoplifting53.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.4383.33%
Shoplifting42.320.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.53-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.27-60.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.2816.67%
Vehicle crime52.9525.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.28200.00%
Shoplifting42.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.28200.00%
Shoplifting51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.010.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75100.00%
Vehicle crime81.69300.00%
Burglary31.69-40.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.63-81.25%
Robbery20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.12100.00%
Burglary53.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.64-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.69-33.33%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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
Shoplifting146.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.950.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20243
December 202316
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Chester Rise
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cornwall Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Road West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Johnsons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1