SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, B68 0PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0PP

SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, B68 0PP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This B68 0PP 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 0PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0PP, encompassing approximately 3854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Tame Rise with total crimes: 2

SHRUBLANDS AVENUE, B68 0PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.45114.29%
Burglary23.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 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 offences75.1916.67%
Other theft41.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.56-66.67%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 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 offences74.93-61.11%
Vehicle crime61.82500.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.04300.00%
Public order45.19300.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Burglary21.04-60.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9320.00%
Burglary51.56150.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1125.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202418
March 202420
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1