HANCOX STREET, B68 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9LQ

HANCOX STREET, B68 9LQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This B68 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9LQ, encompassing approximately 3449 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knottsall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wyton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Romsley Road with total crimes: 2

HANCOX STREET, B68 9LQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0940.00%
Public order52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.38-28.57%
Public order51.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.80-22.22%
Public order32.03-25.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 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 offences97.8312.50%
Public order42.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 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 offences84.9360.00%
Vehicle crime42.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-44.44%
Burglary21.45-66.67%
Public order20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.67200.00%
Burglary62.6120.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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 offences118.4122.22%
Vehicle crime53.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Robbery31.1650.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In September 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 offences97.830.00%
Burglary52.610.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
September 20231

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

  • 1. Knottsall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wyton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Romsley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hill Top Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sandfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shire Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gravity Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1