HAMILTON STREET, B68 0RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0RB

HAMILTON STREET, B68 0RB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This B68 0RB 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 0RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0RB, encompassing approximately 4679 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B68 0RB 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
  • Cornwall Avenue with total crimes: 3

HAMILTON STREET, B68 0RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.560.00%
Shoplifting52.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4870.00%
Shoplifting53.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.92-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.77-31.25%
Public order42.35300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.42700.00%
Shoplifting51.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.55200.00%
Shoplifting55.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.42-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.05120.00%
Other theft42.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Shoplifting30.85-83.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.48125.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.85-54.55%
Burglary41.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.62-26.67%
Shoplifting82.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

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 offences158.550.00%
Shoplifting143.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411
April 202416
March 202424
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harvington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Chestnut Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Cornwall Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pitfields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Brennand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tame Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1