GOWSHALL DRIVE, B68 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8SU

GOWSHALL DRIVE, B68 8SU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This B68 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8SU, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

GOWSHALL DRIVE, B68 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.150.00%
Other theft35.280.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.62-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.85-17.65%
Public order57.40150.00%
Other theft42.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.11-50.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.85-10.53%
Vehicle crime48.98100.00%
Robbery32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.85137.50%
Other theft210.04100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-66.67%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.17100.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime66.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.85260.00%
Vehicle crime79.5175.00%
Burglary23.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.56-37.50%
Burglary52.64400.00%
Vehicle crime42.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.210.00%
Vehicle crime56.340.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202417
April 202419
March 20248
February 202412
January 202418
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lonsdale Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highbury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1