BIRCH STREET, B68 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9RU

BIRCH STREET, B68 9RU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This B68 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9RU, encompassing approximately 4337 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B68 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ferguson Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCH STREET, B68 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences158.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.46100.00%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-66.67%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.76350.00%
Drugs42.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.22-20.00%
Other theft54.6166.67%
Public order41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.91-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour45.7633.33%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.14-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-66.67%
Public order20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.45157.89%
Criminal damage and arson611.3050.00%
Vehicle crime51.38-44.44%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.685.56%
Vehicle crime94.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.61125.00%
Vehicle crime74.15-12.50%
Burglary51.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.84-20.00%
Burglary31.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.92-65.52%
Burglary42.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-42.86%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.070.00%
Vehicle crime76.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202425
June 202420
May 202425
April 202428
March 202449
February 202419
January 202418
December 20238
November 202310
October 202329

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1