BASONS LANE, B68 9SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9SH

BASONS LANE, B68 9SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SH, encompassing approximately 4379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B68 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brookfields Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ferguson Road with total crimes: 3

BASONS LANE, B68 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.76-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson62.97500.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.36-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour114.3457.14%
Vehicle crime42.5133.33%
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.685.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.790.00%
Other theft41.6033.33%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.27-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour74.57600.00%
Public order51.6066.67%
Robbery31.14-25.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-25.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.19123.08%
Criminal damage and arson46.62-20.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.76-35.00%
Other theft52.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Burglary41.14300.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.82150.00%
Vehicle crime54.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14150.00%
Public order41.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91200.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime51.83-16.67%
Burglary51.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.53-12.50%
Burglary63.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.13-40.74%
Burglary63.650.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Other crime41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.160.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202419
June 202421
May 202420
April 202429
March 202413
February 202420
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 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 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9SH 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. Brookfields Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1