APSLEY ROAD, B68 0QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0QZ

APSLEY ROAD, B68 0QZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This B68 0QZ 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 0QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0QZ, encompassing approximately 3283 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pitfields Road with total crimes: 2
  • College Road with total crimes: 1

APSLEY ROAD, B68 0QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0925.00%
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.830.00%
Shoplifting52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91200.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences87.01166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.44200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.96300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-83.33%
Public order30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.14-21.74%
Shoplifting45.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.05283.33%
Public order47.01300.00%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01-33.33%
Shoplifting51.83400.00%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 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 offences96.70125.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

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 offences44.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.18-52.94%
Vehicle crime22.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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 offences1710.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
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 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 202418
March 202423
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
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 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 0QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shrublands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kingsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1