KINGSWAY, B68 0QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0QB

KINGSWAY, B68 0QB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This B68 0QB 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 0QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0QB, encompassing approximately 1682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B68 0QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Village Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Conway Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • College Road with total crimes: 1

KINGSWAY, B68 0QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-40.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Drugs11.19-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

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 offences513.67-64.29%
Shoplifting42.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.23600.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.38-50.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.57-83.33%
Public order21.19100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.67-45.45%
Shoplifting37.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.23340.00%
Other theft413.07300.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Burglary11.19-66.67%

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 offences513.070.00%
Shoplifting52.97400.00%
Vehicle crime32.97200.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.91400.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary11.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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
Burglary45.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.570.00%
Shoplifting11.78-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences911.88-43.75%
Vehicle crime35.3550.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.450.00%
Vehicle crime29.510.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 202412
March 202422
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
September 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 0QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Village Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. College Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hickmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A458
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Apsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elmdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1