GRAFTON ROAD, B68 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8BJ

GRAFTON ROAD, B68 8BJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This B68 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8BJ, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 8BJ 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

GRAFTON ROAD, B68 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.64-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.1810.53%
Anti-social behaviour78.49-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.6250.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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 offences1916.5818.75%
Anti-social behaviour117.68266.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.450.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.546.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.4733.33%
Vehicle crime31.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.737.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Robbery31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.13133.33%
Vehicle crime45.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.30-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.13175.00%
Other theft44.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62300.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-83.33%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

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 offences1011.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.04200.00%
Vehicle crime42.43-20.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-83.33%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1214.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.85200.00%
Vehicle crime52.43400.00%
Possession of weapons52.020.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

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 offences86.880.00%
Drugs23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202421
June 202419
May 202416
April 202415
March 202414
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8BJ 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. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cakemore Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1