MALVERN ROAD, B68 0HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0HY

MALVERN ROAD, B68 0HY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This B68 0HY 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 0HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0HY, encompassing approximately 3199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B68 0HY 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

MALVERN ROAD, B68 0HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0687.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.6933.33%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In May 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 offences64.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.699.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.75600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.31120.00%
Public order23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences53.13-61.54%
Other crime31.560.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.94225.00%
Vehicle crime24.06100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences43.75-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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 offences115.94-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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 offences138.130.00%
Other theft54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

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 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20246
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
October 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 0HY 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. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brennand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1