VALENTINE ROAD, B68 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9AH

VALENTINE ROAD, B68 9AH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This B68 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9AH, encompassing approximately 3132 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salop Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Goodyear Road with total crimes: 2
  • Salop Road with total crimes: 2

VALENTINE ROAD, B68 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.34-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour24.47-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.4926.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.0750.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Public order30.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.5325.00%
Public order74.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Other theft21.28-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.90-14.29%
Other theft53.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.47100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3433.33%
Vehicle crime23.83-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.38-18.18%
Vehicle crime52.87-16.67%
Other theft41.600.00%
Burglary11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3457.14%
Vehicle crime63.510.00%
Burglary21.92-50.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.23200.00%
Burglary41.920.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.07-23.08%
Public order43.19300.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202419
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
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
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Salop Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Goodyear Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Salop Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarence Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Harvest Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Broadmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1