FERNDALE ROAD, B68 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8BH

FERNDALE ROAD, B68 8BH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This B68 8BH 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 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8BH, encompassing approximately 1735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8BH 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
  • Moat Drive with total crimes: 1

FERNDALE ROAD, B68 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.03-66.67%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 offences1213.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.46-33.33%
Other theft11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.9042.86%
Anti-social behaviour1011.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.7650.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

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 offences1413.8327.27%
Vehicle crime38.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9510.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.64-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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 offences912.68125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.190.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-60.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.10-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.7650.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.340.00%
Possession of weapons42.880.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Robbery21.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 202414
April 202411
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
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 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Woodnorton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Moat Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Alvin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1