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

Overview of Crime in B71 1AW

VICARAGE ROAD, B71 1AW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This B71 1AW 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 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1AW, encompassing approximately 4930 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 1AW 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 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.15-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour84.26700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6266.67%
Robbery41.01100.00%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Public order40.81300.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.1152.94%
Criminal damage and arson35.27-25.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.90-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson43.4533.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-33.33%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9275.00%
Vehicle crime64.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-28.57%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.43133.33%
Vehicle crime51.42-28.57%
Other crime41.0133.33%
Public order30.810.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.92-36.00%
Vehicle crime73.2540.00%
Other theft61.42100.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61200.00%
Burglary20.61-75.00%
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 offences2511.1525.00%
Burglary85.07700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences208.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.06200.00%
Public order61.22100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.41-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.130.00%
Burglary74.06133.33%
Drugs41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences208.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.220.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202421
June 202426
May 202417
April 202421
March 202412
February 202416
January 202425
December 202320
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

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 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20232
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 1AW 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. Vine Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Amphion Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parsonage Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. All Saints Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Little Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1