POTTERY ROAD, B68 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9EX

POTTERY ROAD, B68 9EX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This B68 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9EX, encompassing approximately 4035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 9EX area, explore the B68 9EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 9EX 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

POTTERY ROAD, B68 9EX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.207.69%
Criminal damage and arson23.47-33.33%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4444.44%
Public order33.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.96-25.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-7.69%
Vehicle crime72.9740.00%
Other theft41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-40.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences138.1844.44%
Vehicle crime53.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences95.700.00%
Vehicle crime42.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.2340.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6933.33%
Burglary62.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.20-40.00%
Burglary72.23600.00%
Vehicle crime51.7325.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.697.14%
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.430.00%
Vehicle crime43.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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. 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 9EX 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. Yardley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1