WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0LH

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This B68 0LH 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 0LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0LH, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 0LH area, explore the B68 0LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Wolverhampton Road South with total crimes: 3
  • Lightwoods Hill with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.75-42.86%
Other theft46.21300.00%
Shoplifting43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Public order21.55100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.9655.56%
Robbery410.87300.00%
Shoplifting43.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.63125.00%
Vehicle crime56.990.00%
Shoplifting53.88400.00%
Public order43.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-40.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.55-60.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.9766.67%
Vehicle crime53.8825.00%
Burglary53.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Public order32.33200.00%
Other theft12.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.78-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting825.6360.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.210.00%
Burglary44.66300.00%
Vehicle crime43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Robbery21.55-33.33%
Other crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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 offences619.42-14.29%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Vehicle crime43.88-20.00%
Robbery33.110.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Burglary11.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.44100.00%
Vehicle crime54.6625.00%
Burglary33.88-25.00%
Other theft22.33-50.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.97-36.36%
Other theft45.4433.33%
Burglary43.11100.00%
Vehicle crime43.11-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.1150.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.53-15.38%
Vehicle crime78.54600.00%
Other theft35.4450.00%
Burglary22.33-60.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.2085.71%
Burglary510.1025.00%
Other theft23.88-71.43%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft727.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.440.00%
Vehicle crime65.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.660.00%
Burglary43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Wolverhampton Road South
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lightwoods Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Thornhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Gateley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Balden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Harborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1