WILLIAM STREET, B70 0BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0BG

WILLIAM STREET, B70 0BG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.32 per 1,000 population. This B70 0BG 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 0BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0BG, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 0BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tinsley Street with total crimes: 5

WILLIAM STREET, B70 0BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2390.32-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences837.77-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour513.140.00%
Robbery48.210.00%
Public order46.5733.33%
Vehicle crime26.57-50.00%
Burglary23.28100.00%
Other crime23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28-71.43%
Possession of weapons23.280.00%
Other theft13.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32113.31-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1152.5510.00%
Criminal damage and arson718.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.5025.00%
Vehicle crime48.2133.33%
Other theft36.570.00%
Public order34.930.00%
Other crime24.930.00%
Theft from the person13.280.00%
Burglary11.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36101.8216.13%
Violence and sexual offences1059.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.42300.00%
Other theft36.5750.00%
Vehicle crime34.93-70.00%
Drugs24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28-71.43%
Possession of weapons13.280.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31108.3982.35%
Vehicle crime1050.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.14250.00%
Public order311.50-40.00%
Other theft24.93-50.00%
Burglary23.280.00%
Theft from the person13.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1785.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1027.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime816.42166.67%
Public order513.14400.00%
Other theft48.21100.00%
Other crime36.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Drugs11.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3493.6147.83%
Violence and sexual offences1255.8471.43%
Vehicle crime319.71-25.00%
Other theft24.93-33.33%
Drugs23.280.00%
Burglary13.280.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Robbery11.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2382.11-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences737.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime411.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.57-33.33%
Other theft36.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.93200.00%
Robbery24.930.00%
Possession of weapons13.28-50.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Other crime11.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27103.4642.11%
Violence and sexual offences1444.3416.67%
Anti-social behaviour622.99500.00%
Vehicle crime59.85-16.67%
Drugs28.21100.00%
Other crime23.280.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Robbery23.28100.00%
Possession of weapons23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1983.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1231.2033.33%
Vehicle crime619.7120.00%
Other theft39.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft24.93100.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Burglary23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28-33.33%
Robbery13.280.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1980.47-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences931.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime514.7825.00%
Other theft58.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.2150.00%
Burglary24.930.00%
Public order23.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-85.71%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25101.8231.58%
Violence and sexual offences1241.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour719.710.00%
Public order511.500.00%
Vehicle crime48.21100.00%
Other theft36.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Burglary23.28-50.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1977.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences931.200.00%
Public order514.780.00%
Burglary48.210.00%
Vehicle crime26.570.00%
Other theft23.280.00%
Robbery23.280.00%
Theft from the person23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202432
June 202436
May 202431
April 202417
March 202434
February 202423
January 202427
December 202319
November 202319
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tinsley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brickhouse Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ryder Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Charles Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Elwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cophall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1