VICTORIA ROAD, B68 9UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9UJ

VICTORIA ROAD, B68 9UJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This B68 9UJ 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 9UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9UJ, encompassing approximately 3006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

B68 9UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Fold with total crimes: 6
  • Warley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, B68 9UJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.31-40.91%
Other theft44.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.32300.00%
Vehicle crime42.66300.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.30-4.35%
Public order57.3266.67%
Other theft41.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-60.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.97-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour57.65400.00%
Vehicle crime51.66150.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3081.25%
Vehicle crime29.65-66.67%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6423.08%
Vehicle crime65.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.98-23.53%
Vehicle crime74.320.00%
Other theft32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Burglary10.67-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.31240.00%
Vehicle crime75.6516.67%
Burglary52.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.00-54.55%
Burglary21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.98-26.67%
Vehicle crime53.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 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 offences1510.310.00%
Vehicle crime74.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202422
June 202422
May 202423
April 202429
March 202416
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
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 9UJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bell Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Warley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ferguson Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Park Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1