WARLEY ROAD, B68 9SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9SZ

WARLEY ROAD, B68 9SZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This B68 9SZ 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 9SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9SZ, encompassing approximately 3632 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B68 9SZ 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

WARLEY ROAD, B68 9SZ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.08-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson53.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-75.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 offences2413.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.61140.00%
Vehicle crime43.3033.33%
Public order31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Robbery10.83-66.67%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences2012.66-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour75.51250.00%
Public order41.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4653.33%
Vehicle crime46.3333.33%
Robbery31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.53-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.1366.67%
Vehicle crime31.38-40.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2953.33%
Vehicle crime56.330.00%
Public order41.38300.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.080.00%
Vehicle crime54.13-28.57%
Burglary51.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.63-21.05%
Vehicle crime74.130.00%
Burglary61.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.39-26.92%
Vehicle crime75.2375.00%
Burglary61.930.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2611.560.00%
Vehicle crime47.160.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202424
June 202418
May 202420
April 202423
March 202415
February 202423
January 202415
December 202315
November 202319
October 202326

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 9SZ 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. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackthorne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Francis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Milton Road
    Total1
    Public order1