APOLLO ROAD, B68 9RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9RS

APOLLO ROAD, B68 9RS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population. This B68 9RS 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 9RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9RS, encompassing approximately 3258 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B68 9RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Ferguson Road with total crimes: 3

APOLLO ROAD, B68 9RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.98-25.00%
Other theft33.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.43-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.91400.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.13-19.05%
Public order55.2266.67%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.13-19.23%
Vehicle crime46.44100.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.6652.94%
Public order37.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1341.67%
Vehicle crime55.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.680.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.90220.00%
Vehicle crime74.9140.00%
Burglary42.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.6025.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.53-50.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.07-33.33%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2140.00%
Vehicle crime64.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.830.00%
Public order33.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 202417
May 202421
April 202426
March 202417
February 202412
January 202416
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1