POUND CLOSE, B68 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8LZ

POUND CLOSE, B68 8LZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This B68 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8LZ, encompassing approximately 2832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B68 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saint Matthews Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • Woodnorton Road with total crimes: 2

POUND CLOSE, B68 8LZ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime54.24-16.67%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.9520.00%
Vehicle crime68.47200.00%
Burglary52.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.01-6.25%
Vehicle crime55.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.65400.00%
Possession of weapons31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 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 offences1610.9545.45%
Vehicle crime55.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.770.00%
Burglary21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0110.00%
Burglary53.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5325.00%
Other theft43.53300.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Burglary31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.42-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.82-50.00%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.590.00%
Vehicle crime63.8820.00%
Public order42.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.590.00%
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202424
June 202420
May 202415
April 202416
March 202416
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saint Matthews Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodnorton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ashes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cakemore Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Poppy Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1