DARBY ROAD, B68 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9SG

DARBY ROAD, B68 9SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SG, encompassing approximately 4929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B68 9SG 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
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2

DARBY ROAD, B68 9SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.69-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.8420.00%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-87.50%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5536.84%
Anti-social behaviour85.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.62400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0166.67%
Drugs41.010.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.10-26.92%
Other theft43.8533.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.53-3.70%
Vehicle crime45.2733.33%
Other theft30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6150.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-40.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.74-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson55.4825.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.00112.50%
Burglary410.35300.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-57.14%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.3371.43%
Vehicle crime74.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences145.4855.56%
Vehicle crime62.84-14.29%
Burglary41.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.8340.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.90-51.85%
Burglary52.64400.00%
Vehicle crime51.01-28.57%
Other theft41.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.530.00%
Vehicle crime75.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202426
June 202419
May 202426
April 202427
March 202451
February 202424
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

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 9SG 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. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1