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

Overview of Crime in B68 8DE

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This B68 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8DE, encompassing approximately 2697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 8DE 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
  • Yardley Close with total crimes: 2

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DE 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 offences127.04-14.29%
Other theft34.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.75-17.65%
Burglary45.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.08-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.71100.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In May 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 offences1812.6080.00%
Vehicle crime56.67150.00%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%

In April 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 offences1010.01-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Robbery21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7585.71%
Possession of weapons34.82200.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.04-41.67%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.450.00%
Burglary42.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.30-16.67%
Public order23.71100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.53-7.69%
Robbery34.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2344.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.82300.00%
Robbery41.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.48200.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202414
June 202417
May 202418
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8DE 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. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1