RICHMOND HILL, B68 9TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9TH

RICHMOND HILL, B68 9TH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This B68 9TH 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 9TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9TH, encompassing approximately 5422 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B68 9TH 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

RICHMOND HILL, B68 9TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.19-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson83.1360.00%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-88.89%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.338.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.7928.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.66400.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.67-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour74.4316.67%
Public order51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Other theft40.7433.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.513.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.72200.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

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 offences309.77-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson55.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.5916.67%
Other theft51.2966.67%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-57.14%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 offences269.7785.71%
Vehicle crime74.7916.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.110.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-80.00%

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 offences145.16-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.580.00%
Burglary51.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.1917.65%
Vehicle crime63.6920.00%
Burglary61.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.93-41.38%
Burglary63.13200.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-28.57%
Other theft40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-42.86%
Other crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.290.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202426
June 202424
May 202431
April 202430
March 202452
February 202426
January 202414
December 202320
November 202317
October 202329

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 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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 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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
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 9TH 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. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Basons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Goode Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1