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

Overview of Crime in B68 8JH

GILES ROAD, B68 8JH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This B68 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8JH, encompassing approximately 4088 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B68 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Joinings Bank with total crimes: 2

GILES ROAD, B68 8JH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.62-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0315.79%
Drugs55.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.56-34.48%
Public order64.6520.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-25.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4916.00%
Public order57.09150.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-20.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.25-48.98%
Vehicle crime56.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.92104.17%
Other theft311.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2411.0184.62%
Vehicle crime75.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.658.33%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.83-41.67%
Other theft43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.740.00%
Vehicle crime55.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202422
June 202419
May 202429
April 202425
March 202449
February 202424
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 8JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1