B70 0FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0FT

B70 0FT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This B70 0FT 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 0FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0FT, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 0FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tildasley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 5
  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5

B70 0FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.0060.00%
Shoplifting610.3550.00%
Other theft62.59100.00%
Burglary32.59-25.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Public order20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9615.38%
Anti-social behaviour56.4725.00%
Shoplifting42.16100.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-85.71%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.13-23.53%
Vehicle crime75.6175.00%
Other theft53.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.16-42.86%
Robbery41.73100.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.8421.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.3375.00%
Vehicle crime43.02-42.86%
Shoplifting41.7333.33%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.82-22.22%
Vehicle crime76.0475.00%
Other theft53.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.2512.50%
Other theft47.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9414.29%
Burglary46.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1414.66-12.50%
Burglary46.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.73-42.86%
Shoplifting41.7333.33%
Public order21.73-33.33%
Robbery20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.98-23.81%
Vehicle crime76.90250.00%
Burglary63.02100.00%
Other crime42.59300.00%
Public order31.7350.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.4131.25%
Anti-social behaviour59.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1666.67%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Burglary31.29-25.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.960.00%
Vehicle crime56.900.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202414
March 202418
February 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tildasley Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Meeting Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bilhay Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bells Moor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Swan Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cygnet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Swan Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Midland Metro
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Millenium Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Finchpath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1