SPRINGFIELD ROAD, B68 9QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9QY

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, B68 9QY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This B68 9QY 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 9QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9QY, encompassing approximately 4291 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B68 9QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holland Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clee Road with total crimes: 3

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, B68 9QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.32283.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.360.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.83-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5060.00%
Public order71.8616.67%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.69-7.69%
Public order62.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.40400.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2230.00%
Public order53.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.89-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.19-20.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.10150.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.79110.00%
Vehicle crime94.89800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 offences105.360.00%
Burglary52.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 20246
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 202418
January 20249
December 202321
November 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holland Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Knottsall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gravity Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1