BLADES ROAD, B70 0HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0HA

BLADES ROAD, B70 0HA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.70 per 1,000 population. This B70 0HA 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 0HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0HA, encompassing approximately 1240 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 0HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Grout Street with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehall Road with total crimes: 2

BLADES ROAD, B70 0HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.70-50.00%
Public order34.84200.00%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other crime11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42200.00%
Vehicle crime22.42-33.33%
Burglary11.610.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28-61.90%
Vehicle crime36.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.18133.33%
Vehicle crime216.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.61100.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.310.00%
Vehicle crime37.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Public order21.61100.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.7350.00%
Vehicle crime37.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Drugs22.420.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Public order11.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson24.840.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.53160.00%
Vehicle crime410.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Possession of weapons22.420.00%
Public order11.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.06-28.57%
Other theft24.030.00%
Burglary21.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.48-30.00%
Burglary35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.06200.00%
Drugs22.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-66.67%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.060.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 202421
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Grout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Blades Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cophall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grenville Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stour Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1