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

Overview of Crime in B68 8AZ

OAKDALE ROAD, B68 8AZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This B68 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8AZ, encompassing approximately 2292 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8AZ 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

OAKDALE ROAD, B68 8AZ 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 offences84.80-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.60-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.80-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%
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 offences1916.5746.15%
Anti-social behaviour118.29266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.8050.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4730.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.41-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.36-33.33%
Robbery20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
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 offences119.60120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.80-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

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 offences56.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

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 offences99.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.930.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences99.6028.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.93150.00%
Robbery22.18100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05150.00%
Possession of weapons42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 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
September 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 202419
May 202413
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8AZ 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. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1