B70 0AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0AF

B70 0AF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.08 per 1,000 population. This B70 0AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B70 postcode area, which has experienced 545 crimes and a crime rate of 16.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B70 0AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0AF, encompassing approximately 910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 0AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tinsley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Horton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Grout Street with total crimes: 3

B70 0AF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.590.00%
Robbery24.400.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.20-66.67%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%

In July 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 offences1030.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.40300.00%
Vehicle crime34.40-25.00%
Other crime23.300.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.38-57.14%
Vehicle crime46.59-33.33%
Other theft24.40100.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.6755.56%
Vehicle crime615.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.590.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.8812.50%
Vehicle crime49.8933.33%
Other theft24.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Public order12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In March 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 offences817.5860.00%
Vehicle crime38.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-33.33%
Public order12.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.19-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.30-66.67%
Other theft22.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.3710.00%
Vehicle crime612.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.590.00%
Possession of weapons23.300.00%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.6842.86%
Vehicle crime310.9950.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.190.00%
Vehicle crime27.69100.00%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Drugs22.200.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 0AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tinsley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Grout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ryder Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Charles Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Elwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cophall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ryders Green Road
    Total1
    Burglary1