ST MATTHEWS ROAD, B68 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8AF

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, B68 8AF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This B68 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8AF, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saint Matthews Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • Old College Avenue with total crimes: 2

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, B68 8AF 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.13-37.50%
Other theft33.40200.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.23-27.27%
Burglary55.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-72.73%
Public order31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.49266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.7466.67%
Public order31.70200.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.87-22.22%
Vehicle crime34.7650.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.83-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary21.02-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.89116.67%
Burglary44.42300.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.79-45.45%
Public order42.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.740.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202422
May 202416
April 202414
March 202418
February 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1