HERITAGE CLOSE, B68 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9QU

HERITAGE CLOSE, B68 9QU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This B68 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9QU, encompassing approximately 5048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 9QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Matty Road with total crimes: 3

HERITAGE CLOSE, B68 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1313.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.370.00%
Public order31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.33-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson62.97500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-55.56%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
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 offences239.5127.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.56125.00%
Public order71.7816.67%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.925.88%
Public order63.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19100.00%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-57.14%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.12-58.54%
Vehicle crime73.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-20.00%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Robbery30.790.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.0964.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.120.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.11316.67%
Vehicle crime64.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.57-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Public order30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.7240.00%
Vehicle crime54.16400.00%
Burglary40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.54-48.28%
Burglary52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Other crime40.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202415
June 202423
May 202418
April 202417
March 202441
February 202425
January 20246
December 202321
November 202315
October 202329

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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