B71 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71

B71, Sandwell has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B71 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B71, encompassing approximately 33549 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (-7.19% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)

B71 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Leicester Place with total crimes: 8

B71 Crime Map

Postcodes in B71

The postcode district are associated with the B71, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B71 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1299.24-7.19%
Public order343.8561.90%
Anti-social behaviour281.0147.37%
Vehicle crime240.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson230.7215.00%
Burglary220.6929.41%
Other theft120.66-36.84%
Robbery90.3612.50%
Shoplifting80.2760.00%
Other crime80.2460.00%
Drugs60.240.00%
Possession of weapons50.1866.67%
Theft from the person20.15-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1398.526.11%
Vehicle crime214.14-22.22%
Public order210.63-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson200.63-37.50%
Other theft190.60-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.575.56%
Burglary170.5741.67%
Robbery80.5133.33%
Drugs60.24-14.29%
Shoplifting50.18-44.44%
Other crime50.1525.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.76-19.63%
Criminal damage and arson323.9045.45%
Vehicle crime270.95-6.90%
Public order220.8015.79%
Other theft200.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.600.00%
Burglary120.54-40.00%
Shoplifting90.36200.00%
Drugs70.27133.33%
Robbery60.21-33.33%
Other crime40.1833.33%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.2434.71%
Vehicle crime294.86-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson220.8610.00%
Burglary200.6625.00%
Public order190.60-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour180.57-5.26%
Other theft160.5433.33%
Robbery90.4880.00%
Possession of weapons30.27-62.50%
Drugs30.09-57.14%
Other crime30.09-66.67%
Shoplifting30.090.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.4413.08%
Vehicle crime373.6176.19%
Public order241.10-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.6018.75%
Burglary160.5723.08%
Other theft120.48-25.00%
Other crime90.3612.50%
Possession of weapons80.270.00%
Drugs70.24133.33%
Robbery50.2125.00%
Shoplifting30.1550.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1077.00-26.21%
Public order253.1919.05%
Vehicle crime210.750.00%
Other theft160.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.486.67%
Burglary130.48-56.67%
Other crime80.3933.33%
Robbery40.24-42.86%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Drugs30.09-66.67%
Shoplifting20.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.675.07%
Burglary304.32-3.23%
Vehicle crime210.8940.00%
Public order210.63-32.26%
Other theft200.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.60-37.50%
Drugs90.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.2733.33%
Robbery70.2440.00%
Possession of weapons60.2120.00%
Other crime60.18200.00%
Shoplifting30.18-78.57%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1388.648.66%
Burglary314.11-20.51%
Public order310.9272.22%
Criminal damage and arson240.9214.29%
Vehicle crime150.72-16.67%
Shoplifting140.45-58.82%
Other theft100.42-44.44%
Drugs70.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.21-57.14%
Robbery50.18-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.15-28.57%
Other crime20.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1279.54-3.05%
Burglary393.7950.00%
Shoplifting341.16-30.61%
Criminal damage and arson211.01-44.74%
Vehicle crime180.63-47.06%
Other theft180.5428.57%
Public order180.54-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour140.54-36.36%
Drugs90.4280.00%
Robbery80.2714.29%
Possession of weapons70.2416.67%
Other crime60.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13110.791.55%
Shoplifting493.90188.24%
Criminal damage and arson381.4611.76%
Vehicle crime341.1313.33%
Burglary261.018.33%
Public order230.77-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour220.6915.79%
Other theft140.667.69%
Robbery70.4275.00%
Other crime60.21-14.29%
Possession of weapons60.18200.00%
Drugs50.180.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1299.365.74%
Criminal damage and arson343.8578.95%
Vehicle crime301.0130.43%
Public order290.8993.33%
Burglary240.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour190.725.56%
Shoplifting170.57-37.04%
Other theft130.51-45.83%
Other crime70.39133.33%
Drugs50.21-16.67%
Robbery40.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.73-20.26%
Shoplifting273.64237.50%
Burglary270.80145.45%
Other theft240.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime230.72-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson190.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.57-18.18%
Public order150.54-40.00%
Drugs60.4550.00%
Theft from the person40.18300.00%
Robbery40.12-42.86%
Other crime30.12-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15310.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson384.560.00%
Other theft321.130.00%
Vehicle crime260.950.00%
Public order250.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.750.00%
Burglary110.660.00%
Shoplifting80.330.00%
Robbery70.240.00%
Other crime50.210.00%
Possession of weapons40.150.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 1735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024129
June 2024139
May 2024131
April 2024163
March 2024121
February 2024107
January 2024145
December 2023138
November 2023127
October 2023131
September 2023129
August 2023122
July 2023153

A total of 322 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202420
May 202432
April 202422
March 202420
February 202416
January 202415
December 202324
November 202321
October 202338
September 202334
August 202319
July 202338

A total of 288 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202417
May 202412
April 202420
March 202416
February 202413
January 202430
December 202331
November 202339
October 202326
September 202324
August 202327
July 202311

A total of 307 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202421
May 202422
April 202419
March 202424
February 202425
January 202421
December 202331
November 202318
October 202323
September 202329
August 202315
July 202325

A total of 326 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202427
April 202429
March 202437
February 202421
January 202421
December 202315
November 202318
October 202334
September 202330
August 202323
July 202326

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 202314
November 202334
October 202349
September 202317
August 202327
July 20238

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202419
May 202420
April 202416
March 202412
February 202416
January 202420
December 202310
November 202318
October 202314
September 202313
August 202324
July 202332

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202419
May 202418
April 202418
March 202419
February 202416
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202322
September 202319
August 202318
July 202322

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Halfords Lane
    Total28
    Public order12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Leicester Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beacon View Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Campville Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hampton Court
    Total6
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lily Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Andrew Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Essex Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gayton Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Eden Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 14. Parsonage Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Farm End Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clifton Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wyndmill Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. John Street North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Westmorland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Hallam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Pennyhill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Devonshire Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rayford Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Camberley Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Caldwell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Simon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Wells Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. Witton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3