B68 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8RX

B68 8RX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This B68 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8RX, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Blakeley Hall Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Low Town with total crimes: 3

B68 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Public order1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour5NA66.67%
Other theft3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Public order4NA300.00%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA170.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-23.08%
Public order3NA200.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-35.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA-69.23%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson7NA133.33%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 202419
May 202427
April 202410
March 202413
February 202420
January 20244
December 202313
November 202315

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blakeley Hall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Low Town
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Simpson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Oldbury Ring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Flash Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Judge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Church Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Century Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1