B68 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8DF

B68 8DF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population. This B68 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8DF, encompassing approximately 2402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yardley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Romsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maypole Road with total crimes: 1

B68 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.910.00%
Public order32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4150.00%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.41140.00%
Vehicle crime45.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.41-54.55%
Other crime22.080.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7457.14%
Burglary44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-22.22%
Drugs12.910.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.49-10.00%
Robbery33.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.240.00%
Public order34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1