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

Overview of Crime in B68 0LW

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This B68 0LW 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 0LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0LW, encompassing approximately 4125 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B68 0LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 2
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences64.36-14.29%
Shoplifting51.4525.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.850.00%
Vehicle crime51.7066.67%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.61-12.50%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6133.33%
Vehicle crime41.94-42.86%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.5875.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.7020.00%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Other theft10.48-80.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.21-28.57%
Other theft51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.21-33.33%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.70-14.29%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.3075.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.7075.00%
Robbery31.700.00%
Shoplifting30.73-81.25%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.48100.00%
Burglary63.88-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.97-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

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 offences97.2750.00%
Shoplifting82.18-42.86%
Burglary71.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.390.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 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
October 202314

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Road West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Johnsons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1