ST JOHNS ROAD, B68 9SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9SD

ST JOHNS ROAD, B68 9SD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SD 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 9SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SD, encompassing approximately 3155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B68 9SD 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

ST JOHNS ROAD, B68 9SD 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour88.56166.67%
Vehicle crime52.54400.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.3633.33%
Public order47.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.73-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour45.70300.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.99141.67%
Vehicle crime29.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.8066.67%
Vehicle crime31.58-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.78-6.67%
Vehicle crime84.4433.33%
Other theft32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.82150.00%
Burglary74.75133.33%
Vehicle crime62.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.900.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

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 offences149.190.00%
Vehicle crime64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202427
June 202424
May 202418
April 202429
March 202412
February 202414
January 202415
December 20236
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20232
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 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9SD 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. West Park Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1