THE HORSESHOE, B68 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9AU

THE HORSESHOE, B68 9AU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This B68 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9AU, encompassing approximately 4415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9AU 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
  • Pinkney Place with total crimes: 2

THE HORSESHOE, B68 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.115.88%
Criminal damage and arson34.08-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3830.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.85-20.00%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.470.00%
Public order62.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.360.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.02-27.78%
Other theft52.94150.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7028.57%
Vehicle crime44.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8975.00%
Vehicle crime63.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary20.45-66.67%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.5777.78%
Burglary63.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Public order21.13100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.110.00%
Burglary82.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.8125.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.76-30.77%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Public order40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.610.00%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 202418
March 202414
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Salop Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Salop Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pinkney Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wyton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Clarence Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eva Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gravity Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1