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

Overview of Crime in B68 8RD

FARM ROAD, B68 8RD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population. This B68 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8RD, encompassing approximately 3677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Joinings Bank with total crimes: 2

FARM ROAD, B68 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences94.90-57.14%
Public order42.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.33-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson45.71100.00%
Public order41.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-60.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6076.92%
Anti-social behaviour106.26100.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.250.00%
Public order53.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.36150.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5385.71%
Vehicle crime43.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7055.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.810.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.53-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson42.45100.00%
Public order41.09100.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9721.43%
Vehicle crime54.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.34-22.22%
Vehicle crime43.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Other crime41.090.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other theft20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202421
June 202423
May 202413
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 20249
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Grosvenor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Causeway Green Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harvest Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1