WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8DD

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This B68 8DD 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 8DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8DD, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8DD 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
  • Old College Avenue with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences115.78-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.53-33.33%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.95-21.05%
Burglary54.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%

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 offences1913.4811.76%
Anti-social behaviour116.101000.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5366.67%
Public order41.60100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5921.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.460.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Robbery20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.59-26.32%
Possession of weapons44.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.20137.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49-27.27%
Public order32.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0222.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.5366.67%
Robbery21.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences910.910.00%
Vehicle crime52.890.00%
Possession of weapons41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.280.00%
Robbery41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 202419
May 202417
April 202414
March 202419
February 20248
January 202414
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8DD 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. 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. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1