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

Overview of Crime in B68 0LR

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This B68 0LR 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 0LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0LR, encompassing approximately 4497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B68 0LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Cornwall Avenue with total crimes: 3

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.560.00%
Shoplifting52.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In July 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 offences84.8914.29%
Vehicle crime51.78400.00%
Shoplifting41.110.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.67-46.15%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 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 offences135.3430.00%
Vehicle crime52.89150.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1166.67%
Shoplifting52.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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 offences66.0020.00%
Shoplifting51.330.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-20.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.1125.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.67-81.25%
Burglary20.67-66.67%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting167.12100.00%
Burglary63.5620.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.89-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.000.00%
Shoplifting82.000.00%
Burglary51.780.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 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
January 20243
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Chester Rise
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cornwall Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Road West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Johnsons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1