B68 0NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0NP

B68 0NP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.18 per 1,000 population. This B68 0NP 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 0NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0NP, encompassing approximately 1407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Bush Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Wolverhampton Road South with total crimes: 3

B68 0NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.18-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.9733.33%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Other theft32.84200.00%
Burglary22.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.0060.00%
Robbery411.37300.00%
Shoplifting42.84-20.00%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In June 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 offences1020.60100.00%
Shoplifting57.10400.00%
Public order33.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.55-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Public order32.13200.00%
Burglary32.130.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Other theft11.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting822.0260.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.6816.67%
Vehicle crime44.9733.33%
Burglary32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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 offences616.34-25.00%
Shoplifting54.260.00%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Burglary11.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.68100.00%
Vehicle crime34.26-50.00%
Burglary32.13-25.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime65.6850.00%
Other theft44.2633.33%
Burglary42.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Shoplifting22.13100.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime47.10300.00%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Other theft32.1350.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.05100.00%
Burglary29.95-50.00%
Other theft21.42-66.67%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.45-56.25%
Other theft64.97100.00%
Vehicle crime44.26100.00%
Burglary42.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Public order22.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.370.00%
Other theft33.550.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Holly Bush Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wolverhampton Road South
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warwick Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. White Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thornhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Gateley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stanfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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