FALCON ROAD, B68 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8AX

FALCON ROAD, B68 8AX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This B68 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8AX, encompassing approximately 2191 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

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

FALCON ROAD, B68 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.93-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-66.67%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.69-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour67.76-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-25.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.7935.71%
Anti-social behaviour118.67266.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.02100.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In May 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 offences1411.410.00%
Vehicle crime36.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.587.69%
Criminal damage and arson26.39-33.33%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.41160.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-20.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.56400.00%
Burglary32.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-83.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.56200.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.230.00%
Vehicle crime54.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.280.00%
Possession of weapons42.280.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202417
June 202419
May 202414
April 202414
March 202413
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
October 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Woodnorton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cakemore Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1