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

Overview of Crime in B68 8JJ

GILES ROAD, B68 8JJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This B68 8JJ 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 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8JJ, encompassing approximately 4237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8JJ 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 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.55-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson63.5420.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.804.55%
Drugs55.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.18150.00%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.38-31.25%
Public order55.1925.00%
Vehicle crime51.1825.00%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2714.29%
Public order47.55100.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Robbery30.9450.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.27-44.00%
Vehicle crime66.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences5015.81100.00%
Other theft511.80150.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-71.43%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences2511.3378.57%
Vehicle crime75.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.470.00%

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 offences144.480.00%
Vehicle crime43.30-20.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.61-12.50%
Vehicle crime53.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.02-42.86%
Other theft43.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.6125.00%
Public order51.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences208.730.00%
Public order64.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202423
June 202422
May 202432
April 202428
March 202450
February 202425
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202328
September 202320

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 8JJ 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. Mill Lane
    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. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1