HERON ROAD, B68 8AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8AG

HERON ROAD, B68 8AG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This B68 8AG 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 8AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8AG, encompassing approximately 2835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8AG 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

HERON ROAD, B68 8AG 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.64-23.08%
Other theft23.53100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52-40.91%
Burglary54.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences2215.8746.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.76266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.8866.67%
Public order41.76300.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences1812.34260.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.35-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.76-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Public order31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences118.4657.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.8825.00%
Robbery21.76-50.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.290.00%
Vehicle crime52.470.00%
Possession of weapons41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Robbery41.410.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 202422
May 202415
April 202412
March 202418
February 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8AG 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. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1