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

Overview of Crime in B68 8DG

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This B68 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8DG, encompassing approximately 3048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 8DG 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 8DG 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 offences126.239.09%
Other theft33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.86-26.67%
Burglary53.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Public order20.98-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.48-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.920.00%
Public order53.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5077.78%
Vehicle crime55.25150.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.86-35.71%
Possession of weapons42.9533.33%
Public order31.310.00%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.83100.00%
Vehicle crime54.590.00%
Possession of weapons31.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences76.56-50.00%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4855.56%
Burglary54.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.58-30.77%
Public order32.95200.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8718.18%
Robbery34.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

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 offences1110.500.00%
Vehicle crime43.610.00%
Robbery41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 20247
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
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 8DG 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. 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