B68 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8RW

B68 8RW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This B68 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8RW, encompassing approximately 3328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

B68 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Joinings Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Langley High Street with total crimes: 2

B68 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.21-47.83%
Public order43.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.82-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson86.9114.29%
Public order72.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-28.57%
Drugs41.500.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.10250.00%
Public order42.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.425.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.31700.00%
Public order52.400.00%
Robbery31.5050.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.72-58.33%
Vehicle crime46.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Burglary31.200.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.8392.00%
Public order414.4233.33%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.42177.78%
Criminal damage and arson57.51150.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 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 offences95.71-52.63%
Public order42.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.215.56%
Vehicle crime55.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.215.88%
Anti-social behaviour45.41-33.33%
Other theft41.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%
Public order51.800.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202423
June 202428
May 202421
April 202420
March 202448
February 202425
January 20249
December 202319
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Langley High Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hadley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1