B68 0ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 0ST

B68 0ST, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This B68 0ST 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 0ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 0ST, encompassing approximately 3894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 0ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chester Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Cornwall Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Tame Rise with total crimes: 2

B68 0ST 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.889.09%
Other theft33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1437.50%
Burglary22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.05-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson12.05-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9333.33%
Vehicle crime43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.62-18.18%
Other crime42.310.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.85-66.67%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6515.38%
Burglary33.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.680.00%
Other crime33.340.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chester Rise
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cornwall Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Tame Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chance Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brennand Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1