MERTON CLOSE, B68 8NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8NG

MERTON CLOSE, B68 8NG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This B68 8NG 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 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8NG, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • Knottsall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wyton Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERTON CLOSE, B68 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3557.14%
Burglary43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24100.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95-14.29%
Burglary21.860.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences77.42-36.36%
Vehicle crime32.16-25.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.88120.00%
Vehicle crime43.400.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.02-54.55%
Public order21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8022.22%
Burglary43.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4980.00%
Burglary52.780.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Public order20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knottsall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wyton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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