POUND ROAD, B68 8NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8NE

POUND ROAD, B68 8NE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population. This B68 8NE 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 8NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8NE, encompassing approximately 3673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8NE 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
  • Old College Avenue with total crimes: 2

POUND ROAD, B68 8NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2633.33%
Burglary44.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-78.57%
Public order30.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.351300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.81-14.29%
Public order33.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%

In March 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 offences148.17250.00%
Vehicle crime43.810.00%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-73.33%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4480.00%
Public order42.45100.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Robbery10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Robbery20.82-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 20244
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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 8NE 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. Old College Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1