WOLSELEY ROAD, B70 0LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0LR

WOLSELEY ROAD, B70 0LR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.68 per 1,000 population. This B70 0LR 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 0LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0LR, encompassing approximately 1617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 0LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Marmion Way with total crimes: 6
  • Thomas Guy Road with total crimes: 4

WOLSELEY ROAD, B70 0LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2029.68-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences1112.37-8.33%
Burglary36.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2838.33-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences1217.31-7.69%
Vehicle crime47.420.00%
Public order42.47300.00%
Burglary32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-40.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-50.00%
Other crime11.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3443.9047.83%
Violence and sexual offences1321.0244.44%
Criminal damage and arson68.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7166.67%
Vehicle crime43.09-33.33%
Other crime32.470.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order11.24-83.33%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2334.0076.92%
Violence and sexual offences914.22-30.77%
Public order65.5620.00%
Vehicle crime63.7120.00%
Other crime33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.290.00%
Shoplifting138.04-55.17%
Public order58.04400.00%
Vehicle crime53.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Other theft32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2933.3931.82%
Violence and sexual offences1317.93-45.83%
Vehicle crime38.04-40.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.7184.62%
Shoplifting2214.84-4.35%
Vehicle crime513.60400.00%
Other theft33.09200.00%
Public order21.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Robbery21.24-33.33%
Drugs11.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2335.24155.56%
Violence and sexual offences1314.22333.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.0433.33%
Public order42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Robbery31.85200.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.84-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences35.56-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.85200.00%
Burglary21.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-66.67%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft11.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1327.82-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences88.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime64.9550.00%
Other theft53.710.00%
Burglary43.09300.00%
Other crime32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%

In October 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
Shoplifting1925.3558.33%
Violence and sexual offences1011.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime46.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.47100.00%
Public order21.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.590.00%
Shoplifting129.890.00%
Public order57.420.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 202413
February 202424
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202428
June 202434
May 202423
April 202413
March 202429
February 202422
January 202423
December 20239
November 202313
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 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
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Marmion Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thomas Guy Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brickhouse Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Danks Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Anson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wolseley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Vincent Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dial Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1