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

Overview of Crime in B68 8JS

VICARAGE STREET, B68 8JS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This B68 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8JS, encompassing approximately 3320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 8JS 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

VICARAGE STREET, B68 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.13-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-40.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Drugs20.90-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.7633.33%
Drugs57.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5166.67%
Public order41.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.74-21.74%
Public order55.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6543.75%
Public order36.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.84-68.63%
Vehicle crime54.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51150.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.57131.82%
Other theft415.36300.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3569.23%
Vehicle crime56.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.128.33%
Vehicle crime23.91-60.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.530.00%
Vehicle crime53.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences128.73-47.83%
Other theft43.61100.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202424
June 202418
May 202423
April 202416
March 202451
February 202422
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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 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 8JS 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. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Engine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1