B68 0HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0HQ

B68 0HQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This B68 0HQ 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 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0HQ, encompassing approximately 2758 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 4

B68 0HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.700.00%
Vehicle crime53.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7950.00%
Other theft45.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.26600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.98180.00%
Public order25.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.99-64.29%
Other crime31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.70250.00%
Drugs25.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.53-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.430.00%
Other theft54.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 202414
February 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Chester Rise
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Worcester Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornwall Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brennand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1