WHEATLEY CLOSE, B68 9HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9HR

WHEATLEY CLOSE, B68 9HR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.26 per 1,000 population. This B68 9HR 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 9HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9HR, encompassing approximately 3676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elsma Road with total crimes: 2
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2

WHEATLEY CLOSE, B68 9HR 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2650.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.17500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.620.00%
Burglary32.4550.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7112.50%
Vehicle crime52.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-57.14%
Other theft30.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.9050.00%
Other theft51.63400.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.09-57.14%
Burglary20.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.53600.00%
Burglary61.9020.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.440.00%
Burglary52.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 9HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Elsma Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Road West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Johnsons Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1