NORFOLK ROAD, B68 0QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0QL

NORFOLK ROAD, B68 0QL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This B68 0QL 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 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0QL, encompassing approximately 4310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 0QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5

NORFOLK ROAD, B68 0QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5080.00%
Shoplifting54.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7366.67%
Shoplifting52.320.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences63.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-60.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime51.86150.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.66-18.18%
Shoplifting54.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.05340.00%
Vehicle crime55.1025.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order30.93200.00%

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 offences53.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.80-16.67%
Burglary41.16-33.33%
Other theft40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Shoplifting30.93-83.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.12125.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.180.00%
Burglary61.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.26-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.86-60.00%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.510.00%
Shoplifting143.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 202418
March 202422
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315

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 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

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 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20243
December 202318
November 20238
October 202314

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 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244

A total of 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Oak Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1