BERNARD ROAD, B68 9AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9AP

BERNARD ROAD, B68 9AP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This B68 9AP 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 9AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9AP, encompassing approximately 3623 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salop Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Salop Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wyton Avenue with total crimes: 2

BERNARD ROAD, B68 9AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.62-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7661.54%
Vehicle crime45.800.00%
Public order41.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5618.18%
Public order73.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Other theft21.10-60.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.73-26.67%
Other theft53.04150.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9436.36%
Vehicle crime64.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66400.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0737.50%
Vehicle crime43.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.2175.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.80100.00%
Vehicle crime43.31-33.33%
Burglary21.10-60.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.66100.00%
Burglary51.66400.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences126.079.09%
Public order43.31300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences106.350.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202421
June 202413
May 202411
April 202415
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Salop Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Salop Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wyton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Clarence Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1