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

Overview of Crime in B68 8NF

POUND ROAD, B68 8NF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This B68 8NF 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 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8NF, encompassing approximately 3403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8NF 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
  • Knottsall Lane with total crimes: 2

POUND ROAD, B68 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.00-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.23-50.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2830.77%
Burglary55.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.820.00%
Public order32.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6444.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.52-35.71%
Vehicle crime42.640.00%
Possession of weapons41.18300.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences148.52133.33%
Vehicle crime44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-60.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 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 offences159.40150.00%
Vehicle crime54.41150.00%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.70-14.29%
Public order41.76300.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 20246
January 202415
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8NF 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. Knottsall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1