KINGSWAY, B68 0PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0PL

KINGSWAY, B68 0PL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population. This B68 0PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 0PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0PL, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B68 0PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwall Avenue with total crimes: 1

KINGSWAY, B68 0PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1880.00%
Shoplifting53.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11100.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.09-9.09%
Vehicle crime22.21-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.97-31.25%
Public order52.43150.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-75.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.85-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson83.54700.00%
Shoplifting51.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.40214.29%
Shoplifting54.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.32-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.52140.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Shoplifting30.88-83.33%
Other crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.52125.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.98-44.44%
Burglary41.1133.33%
Public order20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences96.41-43.75%
Shoplifting81.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7377.78%
Shoplifting143.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202410
May 202411
April 202416
March 202422
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20243
December 202318
November 20238
October 202314

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwall Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1