VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1AQ

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This B71 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B71 postcode area, which has experienced 289 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B71 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1AQ, encompassing approximately 4877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B71 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.20-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.28-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.23200.00%
Burglary61.2350.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.6130.00%
Burglary45.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.38-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson54.1066.67%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2343.75%
Vehicle crime64.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-42.86%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.46-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.28133.33%
Vehicle crime51.44-16.67%
Other crime41.03100.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.82-28.00%
Vehicle crime63.6920.00%
Other theft51.2366.67%
Public order31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6619.05%
Burglary85.13700.00%
Vehicle crime51.64150.00%
Public order31.03-66.67%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.8216.67%
Public order94.31125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Burglary10.41-85.71%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.61-25.00%
Burglary73.6975.00%
Public order41.44100.00%
Drugs40.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202420
June 202426
May 202420
April 202423
March 202416
February 202418
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gayton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A4031
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Vine Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Amphion Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Parsonage Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. All Saints Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1