VICARAGE STREET, B68 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8HQ

VICARAGE STREET, B68 8HQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population. This B68 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8HQ, encompassing approximately 4877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE STREET, B68 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.8750.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-87.50%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.3160.00%
Drugs51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03100.00%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.02-17.24%
Public order54.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0325.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.667.41%
Public order45.95100.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82100.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.46-46.00%
Vehicle crime55.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Burglary41.0333.33%
Other theft30.82-40.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order20.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.94100.00%
Other theft510.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-50.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-57.14%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0578.57%
Vehicle crime75.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.44500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.31-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1523.08%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.97-50.00%
Other theft42.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-33.33%
Burglary40.82100.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.330.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202421
June 202424
May 202429
April 202427
March 202450
February 202425
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 202326

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 8 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
October 20231

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