HARBORNE ROAD, B68 9JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9JA

HARBORNE ROAD, B68 9JA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.04 per 1,000 population. This B68 9JA 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 9JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9JA, encompassing approximately 624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Wolverhampton Road South with total crimes: 3
  • Lightwoods Hill with total crimes: 3

HARBORNE ROAD, B68 9JA 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences640.04-45.45%
Vehicle crime49.6133.33%
Shoplifting46.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Other theft34.80200.00%
Public order24.80100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1149.6557.14%
Shoplifting417.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime36.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.800.00%
Robbery24.800.00%
Burglary23.200.00%
Possession of weapons23.200.00%
Drugs13.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order11.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences741.64133.33%
Vehicle crime511.210.00%
Shoplifting58.01400.00%
Public order38.010.00%
Other crime24.800.00%
Burglary23.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-60.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour540.0466.67%
Vehicle crime58.0166.67%
Burglary48.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.41200.00%
Public order34.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.80-62.50%
Other theft14.80-50.00%
Shoplifting11.60-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences851.25166.67%
Shoplifting812.8160.00%
Vehicle crime312.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Robbery24.80-33.33%
Other theft23.200.00%
Burglary23.200.00%
Theft from the person13.200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting532.030.00%
Robbery38.010.00%
Vehicle crime34.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.80-62.50%
Other theft24.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.200.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.81100.00%
Burglary59.6166.67%
Vehicle crime38.01-25.00%
Public order14.800.00%
Other theft11.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime433.63-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.41-71.43%
Burglary36.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8050.00%
Other theft34.800.00%
Shoplifting24.80100.00%
Possession of weapons13.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1446.4527.27%
Vehicle crime522.42150.00%
Other theft38.0150.00%
Public order24.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Drugs13.200.00%
Shoplifting11.60-50.00%
Burglary11.60-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1140.0437.50%
Burglary417.62-20.00%
Robbery26.410.00%
Vehicle crime23.20-66.67%
Other theft23.20-71.43%
Shoplifting23.200.00%
Public order13.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.660.00%
Other theft712.810.00%
Vehicle crime611.210.00%
Burglary59.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.410.00%
Public order24.800.00%
Drugs13.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Wolverhampton Road South
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lightwoods Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. White Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Gateley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Lindens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Balden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Harborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1