HILL TOP ROAD, B68 9DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9DU

HILL TOP ROAD, B68 9DU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This B68 9DU 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 9DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9DU, encompassing approximately 4521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9DU 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

HILL TOP ROAD, B68 9DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.756.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.76-25.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5223.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.86-13.33%
Public order52.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 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 offences156.41-11.76%
Vehicle crime63.32100.00%
Burglary21.33-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In April 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 offences177.9621.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-57.14%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4116.67%
Vehicle crime73.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31-29.41%
Other theft22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0830.77%
Burglary63.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.3325.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.630.00%
Burglary82.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 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 offences135.97-13.33%
Vehicle crime52.8825.00%
Public order41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202416
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 202414
February 202412
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 9DU 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. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    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. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1