GILES ROAD, B68 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8JG

GILES ROAD, B68 8JG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This B68 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8JG, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B68 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Street with total crimes: 2

GILES ROAD, B68 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.67-42.86%
Other theft43.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4710.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33150.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.87-26.92%
Public order55.07150.00%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.40-7.14%
Vehicle crime46.94-20.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.07-41.67%
Vehicle crime57.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.07269.23%
Criminal damage and arson512.8125.00%
Vehicle crime41.33-55.56%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.54-27.78%
Vehicle crime93.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.74100.00%
Vehicle crime64.8050.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.53-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.80-50.00%
Other theft53.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.940.00%
Vehicle crime76.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202421
June 202419
May 202426
April 202428
March 202448
February 202413
January 202418
December 20239
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Engine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1