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

Overview of Crime in B68 8BP

GRAFTON ROAD, B68 8BP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This B68 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8BP, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B68 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saint Matthews Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • Woodnorton Road with total crimes: 2

GRAFTON ROAD, B68 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.42-36.84%
Other theft34.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.830.00%
Vehicle crime67.61500.00%
Burglary52.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8235.71%
Anti-social behaviour57.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-25.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.02-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0250.00%
Vehicle crime56.010.00%
Possession of weapons32.000.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.420.00%
Burglary44.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Possession of weapons31.200.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8225.00%
Other theft44.01300.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Burglary31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.21-50.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.220.00%
Vehicle crime64.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-25.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.020.00%
Vehicle crime64.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202419
June 202419
May 202414
April 202416
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodnorton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ashes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cakemore Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Poppy Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1