FERGUSON ROAD, B68 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9SB

FERGUSON ROAD, B68 9SB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SB, encompassing approximately 2740 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ferguson Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 2

FERGUSON ROAD, B68 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.39-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson52.920.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-88.89%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1431.25%
Anti-social behaviour97.66200.00%
Vehicle crime43.280.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9514.29%
Vehicle crime45.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-25.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.31-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.22120.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-33.33%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.03-9.09%
Possession of weapons33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9557.14%
Vehicle crime64.0150.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Other crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5716.67%
Burglary62.55100.00%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.19-20.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.950.00%
Vehicle crime54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202421
June 202416
May 202414
April 202422
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9SB 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. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1