February 2026 Source: Police.uk
B62 Crime Intelligence Report
B62 recorded 115 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 4.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.7% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
115trending_down -4.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
4.49per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
919
Within B62 district
Sandwell
25,616
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Avenue Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 7 | 7 |
| Radcliffe Drive Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Drugs: 1 | 6 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| St Ambrose Close Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 5 |
| Nimmings Road Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| Mucklow Hill Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 3 Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| Sports/Recreation Area Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Clifton Road Map | total: 3 Other theft: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| Alder Grove Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
59
51.3%
Vehicle Crime
12
10.4%
Other Theft
11
9.6%
Shoplifting
11
9.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
8
7.0%
Burglary
6
5.2%
Public Order
4
3.5%
Drug Offences
2
1.7%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.9%
Anti-social Behaviour
1
0.9%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -4.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -1.7%
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 0 local authorities in England & Wales.
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