B70 0AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0AJ

B70 0AJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This B70 0AJ 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 0AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0AJ, encompassing approximately 2067 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 0AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Bells Moor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Swallow Street with total crimes: 2

B70 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.16-30.00%
Robbery43.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

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 offences1012.09-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.84100.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.48-21.43%
Vehicle crime85.32100.00%
Public order33.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Robbery20.97100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.45180.00%
Other theft46.7733.33%
Vehicle crime41.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime52.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Other theft31.45-25.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.0036.36%
Vehicle crime67.26-14.29%
Other theft42.90100.00%
Robbery21.930.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.54120.00%
Vehicle crime75.32250.00%
Other theft23.390.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.26-64.29%
Public order32.42200.00%
Burglary21.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.9640.00%
Burglary46.77100.00%
Other crime41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 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 offences1010.6425.00%
Vehicle crime34.84200.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.870.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 202414
April 20245
March 202415
February 202411
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bells Moor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swallow Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. John Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lime Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cygnet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Swan Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Midland Metro
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Millenium Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Irvan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1