B70 0BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0BW

B70 0BW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This B70 0BW 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 0BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0BW, encompassing approximately 974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B70 0BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • John Street with total crimes: 2
  • Irvan Avenue with total crimes: 1

B70 0BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery310.26200.00%
Other theft23.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-60.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.3625.00%
Other theft35.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.08100.00%
Vehicle crime22.05-50.00%
Robbery12.050.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other theft11.03-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.47166.67%
Other theft48.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.05-50.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons13.080.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.10-25.00%
Other theft13.080.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In February 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 offences616.4150.00%
Vehicle crime46.1633.33%
Other crime24.100.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.26-55.56%
Vehicle crime34.1050.00%
Drugs13.080.00%
Burglary11.03-66.67%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.52200.00%
Burglary39.2350.00%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Shoplifting22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.210.00%
Burglary23.08100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. John Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Irvan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ryder Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Elwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1