FARM ROAD, B68 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8PL

FARM ROAD, B68 8PL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This B68 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8PL, encompassing approximately 3561 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B68 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Road with total crimes: 4
  • A4123 with total crimes: 2
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 2

FARM ROAD, B68 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences55.33-73.68%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9526.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-60.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.21150.00%
Vehicle crime42.8133.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.90100.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-54.55%
Public order41.40100.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.740.00%
Robbery33.09200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1422.22%
Public order43.0933.33%
Vehicle crime41.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Burglary31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.18-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.53200.00%
Public order31.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202419
June 202415
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pound Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Penstock Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1