THE ORCHARD, B68 9LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9LS

THE ORCHARD, B68 9LS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This B68 9LS 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 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9LS, encompassing approximately 4987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3

THE ORCHARD, B68 9LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.02-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-62.50%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.22-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour84.41-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Public order30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2253.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.6150.00%
Public order51.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.42-42.31%
Public order63.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.63-45.83%
Vehicle crime55.21400.00%
Burglary51.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-16.67%
Public order51.000.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.0471.43%
Criminal damage and arson69.6220.00%
Other theft51.20150.00%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.23250.00%
Vehicle crime65.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Public order41.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20150.00%
Burglary41.00-33.33%
Public order30.80200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0250.00%
Burglary64.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.02-50.00%
Burglary83.21300.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Other theft41.0033.33%
Other crime40.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.420.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Other crime41.000.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202422
June 202423
May 202415
April 202426
March 202448
February 202428
January 20248
December 202324
November 202316
October 202332

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 9LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brookfields Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Matty Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Pryor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Springfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Basons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1