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

Overview of Crime in B68 8RA

FARM ROAD, B68 8RA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This B68 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8RA, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B68 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4123 with total crimes: 2
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Joinings Bank with total crimes: 2

FARM ROAD, B68 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21-68.42%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.11-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson45.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-60.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.90150.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
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 offences97.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-33.33%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0628.57%
Possession of weapons32.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.77-46.15%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.6550.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06-20.00%
Robbery32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Public order31.12200.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.62-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202419
June 202421
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 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 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4123
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barlow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leahouse Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penstock Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1