VICARAGE ROAD, B68 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8HL

VICARAGE ROAD, B68 8HL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This B68 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8HL, encompassing approximately 5332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3

VICARAGE ROAD, B68 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.69-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.7516.67%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 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 offences229.38-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson64.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-25.00%
Drugs51.130.00%
Public order40.94-33.33%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.38-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour84.3114.29%
Public order61.500.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.50250.00%
Public order61.31100.00%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.81-58.00%
Vehicle crime63.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13100.00%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Public order30.750.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.75117.39%
Other theft69.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.25109.09%
Vehicle crime64.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1325.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 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 offences114.13-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-57.14%
Burglary10.56-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.000.00%
Vehicle crime72.44600.00%
Burglary41.31-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.31-55.17%
Burglary72.44250.00%
Other theft41.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-50.00%
Other crime40.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.8120.83%
Anti-social behaviour85.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9466.67%
Public order40.94-33.33%
Other crime40.750.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.440.00%
Public order64.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202422
June 202423
May 202424
April 202421
March 202450
February 202423
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202329
September 202324

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brookfields Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Matty Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Springfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1