OPAL GARDENS, B68 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8HF

OPAL GARDENS, B68 8HF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This B68 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8HF, encompassing approximately 5101 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 8HF area, explore the B68 8HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B68 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Matty Road with total crimes: 3

OPAL GARDENS, B68 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-14.29%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.80-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.12133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-16.67%
Public order50.980.00%
Drugs50.980.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9050.00%
Public order51.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4113.64%
Public order64.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.41-55.10%
Criminal damage and arson64.31100.00%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Burglary50.9866.67%
Public order30.980.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Other theft20.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.94113.04%
Other theft69.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-57.14%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.21130.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5175.00%
Vehicle crime61.37200.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.9633.33%
Public order40.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.256.67%
Vehicle crime83.14300.00%
Burglary41.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.25-51.61%
Burglary52.94150.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-57.14%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.080.00%
Public order51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Other crime40.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202421
June 202425
May 202425
April 202422
March 202449
February 202423
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 202331

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brookfields Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Matty Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1