PRIMROSE BANK, B68 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8QN

PRIMROSE BANK, B68 8QN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This B68 8QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8QN, encompassing approximately 3953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B68 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ethel Street with total crimes: 5
  • Underhill Street with total crimes: 5

PRIMROSE BANK, B68 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2011.89-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson75.0675.00%
Public order61.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-55.56%
Other theft21.010.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.1863.16%
Anti-social behaviour97.8480.00%
Public order52.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.385.56%
Public order64.81500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52400.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 offences189.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime44.55300.00%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.6768.00%
Other theft410.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.39257.14%
Vehicle crime56.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences74.81-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson41.77100.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences198.8535.71%
Vehicle crime64.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.59-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour53.54-28.57%
Other theft31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.6961.11%
Criminal damage and arson77.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-12.50%
Public order51.77-28.57%
Other crime41.26300.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.89-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.55166.67%
Public order72.0275.00%
Robbery31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.890.00%
Public order48.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202431
May 202419
April 202418
March 202442
February 202425
January 20247
December 202319
November 202314
October 202329
September 202318
August 202333

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238
August 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Vicarage Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ethel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Underhill Street
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hadley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Trident Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 6. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Langley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Oak Green Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Avery Myers Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnfordhill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridgewater Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. B4182
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Highbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1