HOLLYOAKE CLOSE, B68 8NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8NL

HOLLYOAKE CLOSE, B68 8NL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This B68 8NL 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 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8NL, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 8NL area, explore the B68 8NL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 8NL 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

HOLLYOAKE CLOSE, B68 8NL 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.23-33.33%
Other theft32.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.060.00%
Burglary44.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-78.57%
Public order30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7615.38%
Anti-social behaviour144.25366.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.97-50.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.5350.00%
Possession of weapons30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.52-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.0577.78%
Burglary54.53150.00%
Other theft41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

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 offences96.230.00%
Public order42.5533.33%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3712.50%
Vehicle crime52.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Public order31.130.00%
Robbery20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.630.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.420.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202415
May 202413
April 202410
March 202416
February 20246
January 202416
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8NL 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. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Pound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oakdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1