WORCESTER ROAD, B68 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0HU

WORCESTER ROAD, B68 0HU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This B68 0HU 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 0HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0HU, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B68 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 4
  • Woodbury Close with total crimes: 3

WORCESTER ROAD, B68 0HU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.660.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 offences108.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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 offences910.11-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.66150.00%
Public order24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.88200.00%
Vehicle crime24.85100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.45-63.64%
Public order21.620.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.69-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.4550.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.90100.00%
Other theft44.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Worcester Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brennand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1