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

Overview of Crime in B68 9UL

VICTORIA ROAD, B68 9UL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This B68 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9UL, encompassing approximately 2156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9UL 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
  • West Park Road with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, B68 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.81-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-83.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.91-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour67.88100.00%
Vehicle crime42.7833.33%
Drugs21.850.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9180.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.35-25.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Public order11.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.45-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour44.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.98144.44%
Other theft210.20100.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.1750.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.74100.00%
Vehicle crime33.710.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary20.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.32-40.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.74-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.810.00%
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202417
June 202418
May 202410
April 202422
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9UL 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. West Park Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Basons Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hayes Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1