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

Overview of Crime in B68 8HY

VICARAGE ROAD, B68 8HY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This B68 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8HY, encompassing approximately 5036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B68 8HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

VICARAGE ROAD, B68 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1840.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-66.67%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs10.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.76350.00%
Vehicle crime61.7950.00%
Drugs51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99400.00%
Public order30.99-50.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.94-31.03%
Public order63.9750.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other theft40.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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 offences299.73-12.12%
Public order45.76100.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.7933.33%
Other theft30.790.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.32-37.74%
Vehicle crime66.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.09152.38%
Criminal damage and arson610.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-50.00%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.135.00%
Vehicle crime104.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.99500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.1542.86%
Vehicle crime63.9750.00%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.967.69%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.35-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.3281.25%
Vehicle crime95.76800.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7925.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.960.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202424
June 202420
May 202429
April 202433
March 202453
February 202421
January 202420
December 202314
November 202313
October 202329
September 202316

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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 8HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Basons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1