OAKDALE ROAD, B68 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8AY

OAKDALE ROAD, B68 8AY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This B68 8AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 265 crimes and a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8AY, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saint Matthews Road with total crimes: 9
  • Woodnorton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heron Road with total crimes: 4

OAKDALE ROAD, B68 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.68-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour65.34-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-25.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

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 offences1917.3535.71%
Anti-social behaviour118.45266.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.89100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.23200.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.459.09%
Criminal damage and arson25.34-33.33%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 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 offences119.79120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%

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 offences57.12-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.12125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.00400.00%
Burglary32.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

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 offences44.45-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-80.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.00150.00%
Robbery22.22100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.56150.00%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Possession of weapons41.780.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56-50.00%
Drugs23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-77.78%
Other theft10.89-80.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0050.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Possession of weapons42.220.00%
Robbery31.78200.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Possession of weapons41.780.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 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 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202419
May 202414
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238
August 202316
July 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
July 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
October 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Woodnorton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Heron Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Pound Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fairway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1