B68 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8NJ

B68 8NJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This B68 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8NJ, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-70.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4123 with total crimes: 2
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

B68 8NJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.16-70.83%
Vehicle crime42.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.4771.43%
Vehicle crime58.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Other crime41.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-62.50%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.01166.67%
Vehicle crime52.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.30400.00%
Vehicle crime41.7933.33%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.1550.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3142.86%
Other crime33.58200.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-12.50%
Burglary32.51-25.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8860.00%
Burglary42.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.43-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.16250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.100.00%
Burglary45.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202424
June 202414
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ashes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penstock Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Swan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pumphouse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1