MOAT ROAD, B68 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8EJ

MOAT ROAD, B68 8EJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This B68 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8EJ, encompassing approximately 3338 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • Knottsall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wyton Avenue with total crimes: 2

MOAT ROAD, B68 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.09-36.36%
Other theft42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0910.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.30100.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4942.86%
Public order43.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-22.22%
Burglary22.100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.09-18.18%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences115.99120.00%
Vehicle crime43.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-54.55%
Public order31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Burglary10.60-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.49120.00%
Burglary63.3020.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.50-16.67%
Robbery21.500.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.80-20.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.00150.00%
Vehicle crime51.50400.00%
Robbery31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences149.890.00%
Burglary54.190.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
October 20231
September 20235

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knottsall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wyton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sandfields 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. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1