B70 0DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0DG

B70 0DG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.61 per 1,000 population. This B70 0DG 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 0DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0DG, encompassing approximately 656 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: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B70 0DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Tinsley Street with total crimes: 5

B70 0DG 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2374.61-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences635.0250.00%
Robbery49.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.09100.00%
Public order36.09-40.00%
Burglary24.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.05100.00%
Vehicle crime13.05-75.00%
Other crime11.52-50.00%
Other theft11.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3289.84-13.51%
Public order548.730.00%
Vehicle crime47.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.090.00%
Other theft36.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.57-33.33%
Other crime23.050.00%
Theft from the person13.050.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3783.7519.35%
Violence and sexual offences456.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.090.00%
Vehicle crime34.57-62.50%
Drugs24.570.00%
Other theft23.050.00%
Robbery13.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3188.3282.35%
Vehicle crime847.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson512.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.61-60.00%
Public order36.09-40.00%
Other theft24.57-60.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Theft from the person13.050.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

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
Shoplifting1780.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences1025.89100.00%
Vehicle crime915.23125.00%
Other theft513.70150.00%
Public order57.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.610.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Possession of weapons13.050.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3476.1347.83%
Violence and sexual offences551.7725.00%
Vehicle crime47.610.00%
Other theft26.090.00%
Robbery23.050.00%
Burglary13.050.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2362.43-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences435.02-42.86%
Vehicle crime46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.0950.00%
Other theft24.57100.00%
Robbery23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2774.6142.11%
Violence and sexual offences741.11-30.00%
Vehicle crime410.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.090.00%
Drugs23.05100.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Robbery23.05100.00%
Other theft13.05-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1967.00-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences1028.9366.67%
Vehicle crime415.23-33.33%
Other theft36.09-25.00%
Bicycle theft24.57100.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Burglary23.05100.00%
Robbery13.050.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2068.52-31.03%
Vehicle crime630.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.14-25.00%
Other theft49.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.09100.00%
Public order23.05-60.00%
Burglary13.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2988.3245.00%
Violence and sexual offences844.1614.29%
Public order512.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.610.00%
Vehicle crime46.0933.33%
Other theft36.0950.00%
Burglary24.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.050.00%
Robbery11.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2065.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences730.450.00%
Public order410.660.00%
Vehicle crime36.090.00%
Burglary34.570.00%
Other theft24.570.00%
Robbery23.050.00%
Theft from the person23.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202432
June 202437
May 202431
April 202417
March 202434
February 202423
January 202427
December 202319
November 202320
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 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
January 20242
December 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 0DG 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
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tinsley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brickhouse Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brickhouse Lane South
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ryder Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Charles Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Elwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1