KING EDWARD CLOSE, B68 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8BN

KING EDWARD CLOSE, B68 8BN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This B68 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8BN, encompassing approximately 1542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodnorton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old College Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • A4123 with total crimes: 2

KING EDWARD CLOSE, B68 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.89-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-25.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.6980.00%
Vehicle crime511.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Burglary11.95-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In June 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 offences1012.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.48-25.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-50.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime46.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59100.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.78400.00%
Vehicle crime43.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences918.160.00%
Vehicle crime55.84150.00%
Burglary33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons11.30-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.5680.00%
Burglary35.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.02-28.57%
Burglary33.24-25.00%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3740.00%
Burglary44.54100.00%
Vehicle crime22.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime614.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.89-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%
Public order31.95200.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.860.00%
Vehicle crime47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202418
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodnorton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ashes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cakemore Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Swan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Poppy Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1