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

Overview of Crime in B68 9SQ

BASONS LANE, B68 9SQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SQ 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 9SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SQ, encompassing approximately 4856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B68 9SQ 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 9SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.24-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson83.91100.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-88.89%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.684.55%
Anti-social behaviour94.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.85-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5316.67%
Public order51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.15200.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Robbery30.62-25.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.33-36.17%
Criminal damage and arson56.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Robbery40.820.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.4180.77%
Criminal damage and arson69.680.00%
Other theft51.2466.67%
Burglary41.03300.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.91225.00%
Vehicle crime75.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

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 offences84.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.65-37.50%
Burglary51.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.4442.86%
Vehicle crime84.1260.00%
Burglary61.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 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 offences148.24-50.00%
Burglary62.88200.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-16.67%
Other theft41.0333.33%
Other crime40.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.440.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202423
June 202422
May 202425
April 202430
March 202447
February 202426
January 20248
December 202320
November 202314
October 202328

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

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 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 9SQ 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. Matty Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1