KINGSWAY, B68 0PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0PY

KINGSWAY, B68 0PY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This B68 0PY 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 0PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0PY, encompassing approximately 3916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0PY Crime Hotspots

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

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

KINGSWAY, B68 0PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1314.29%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.850.00%
Public order21.79-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.680.00%
Shoplifting45.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.92425.00%
Public order45.36100.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.36400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62100.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.090.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202421
March 202421
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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 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 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 4 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
October 20231

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 0PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Apsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1