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

Overview of Crime in B68 9SL

BASONS LANE, B68 9SL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SL 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 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SL, encompassing approximately 2701 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 9SL area, explore the B68 9SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B68 9SL 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BASONS LANE, B68 9SL 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 offences89.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-75.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour128.88300.00%
Vehicle crime54.4425.00%
Other theft21.85-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.9610.53%
Vehicle crime47.77100.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-40.00%
Robbery11.11-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.81-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Public order31.48200.00%
Robbery21.11100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.92130.77%
Vehicle crime311.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.25-13.33%
Burglary34.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2250.00%
Vehicle crime45.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Burglary21.11-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9942.86%
Vehicle crime53.700.00%
Burglary51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14-56.25%
Burglary52.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.29-11.11%
Vehicle crime75.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Burglary52.220.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.740.00%
Vehicle crime46.660.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202424
June 202421
May 202419
April 202430
March 202413
February 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202412
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

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 9SL 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Marion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1