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

Overview of Crime in B68 0EN

CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This B68 0EN 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 0EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0EN, encompassing approximately 4182 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B68 0EN 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
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 2

CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.1715.38%
Shoplifting53.5925.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.418.33%
Vehicle crime53.1166.67%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.46-20.00%
Public order32.87-25.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3266.67%
Vehicle crime63.59-14.29%
Public order41.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6950.00%
Vehicle crime72.1540.00%
Shoplifting51.670.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74-25.00%
Shoplifting51.43400.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2633.33%
Vehicle crime51.91-50.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.3920.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Shoplifting30.72-81.25%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.13100.00%
Vehicle crime63.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.43-50.00%
Burglary51.20-16.67%
Other theft11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1325.00%
Shoplifting82.39-42.86%
Burglary61.9120.00%
Vehicle crime31.43-50.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting149.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.350.00%
Vehicle crime61.910.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. White Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Bush Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gateley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Birch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. A456
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1