BARSTON ROAD, B68 0PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0PS

BARSTON ROAD, B68 0PS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This B68 0PS 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 0PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0PS, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 0PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • College Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Green with total crimes: 1

BARSTON ROAD, B68 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.48-61.54%
Shoplifting41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58333.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-50.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.16500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-82.35%
Public order31.11200.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.85-5.56%
Shoplifting36.270.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.22350.00%
Public order26.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.11400.00%
Shoplifting51.84400.00%
Burglary41.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.470.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27100.00%
Burglary31.47-25.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Burglary31.470.00%
Shoplifting11.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 202413
May 20243
April 202417
March 202418
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. College Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. A458
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Apsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1