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

Overview of Crime in B68 8DQ

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This B68 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8DQ, encompassing approximately 2650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

B68 8DQ 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

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, B68 8DQ 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 offences43.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences86.7914.29%
Public order33.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-71.43%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.640.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2820.00%
Vehicle crime52.2666.67%
Other theft11.890.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.89-40.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences1510.94200.00%
Vehicle crime55.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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 offences54.90-54.55%
Other crime21.890.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In January 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 offences119.0537.50%
Burglary54.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.90-27.27%
Robbery13.02-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.300.00%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Robbery31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.150.00%
Vehicle crime32.260.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 202415
February 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20232

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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 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 20243
March 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
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 8DQ 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