YARDLEY CLOSE, B68 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9DG

YARDLEY CLOSE, B68 9DG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This B68 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9DG, encompassing approximately 3213 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarence Court with total crimes: 2
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yardley Close with total crimes: 2

YARDLEY CLOSE, B68 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.980.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36-12.50%
Public order42.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 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 offences84.980.00%
Vehicle crime42.4933.33%
Robbery11.240.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences86.85-46.67%
Vehicle crime32.49-40.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.71114.29%
Vehicle crime54.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-83.33%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.1620.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.85-18.18%
Burglary52.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences115.290.00%
Vehicle crime43.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.020.00%
Vehicle crime53.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clarence Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1