WESTMEAD DRIVE, B68 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8QB

WESTMEAD DRIVE, B68 8QB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This B68 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8QB, encompassing approximately 4128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

B68 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Matty Road with total crimes: 3
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2

WESTMEAD DRIVE, B68 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.06-25.00%
Public order43.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.8475.00%
Public order71.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-55.56%
Other theft20.970.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.3264.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.7880.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.45-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour54.12400.00%
Public order51.21400.00%
Burglary21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.72-56.10%
Vehicle crime44.36300.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.8170.83%
Other theft49.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.38242.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.8125.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences74.60-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4818.75%
Vehicle crime64.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.75-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour63.880.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-75.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.940.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Robbery30.970.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202420
June 202428
May 202417
April 202418
March 202441
February 202424
January 20247
December 202319
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Matty Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1