KINGSWAY, B68 0PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0PZ

KINGSWAY, B68 0PZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This B68 0PZ 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 0PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0PZ, encompassing approximately 2824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 0PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • College Road with total crimes: 1

KINGSWAY, B68 0PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.02125.00%
Vehicle crime33.19200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43300.00%
Public order42.8333.33%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.250.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.43-20.00%
Shoplifting35.660.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.20300.00%
Public order27.08100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.79-28.57%
Shoplifting51.77400.00%
Burglary41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Other theft11.42-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0875.00%
Burglary32.4850.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.60-70.59%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 202416
March 202420
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 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 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 0PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. College Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. A458
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Apsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elmdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hamilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oldacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1