B70 0PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0PJ

B70 0PJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.30 per 1,000 population. This B70 0PJ 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 0PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0PJ, encompassing approximately 1810 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B70 0PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 5
  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4

B70 0PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.30127.27%
Other theft313.8150.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.02-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.08100.00%
Burglary43.3133.33%
Vehicle crime32.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-60.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Public order11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.2021.43%
Vehicle crime59.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.76150.00%
Burglary32.76-40.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-50.00%
Robbery21.660.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.10-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour67.7350.00%
Burglary53.31150.00%
Other crime32.760.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.680.00%
Vehicle crime59.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Other theft22.21-33.33%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.230.00%
Vehicle crime59.39400.00%
Public order42.76300.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.91-15.00%
Burglary39.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-75.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.8933.33%
Burglary611.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.78-25.00%
Burglary98.2950.00%
Vehicle crime44.970.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.200.00%
Burglary611.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202411
June 202417
May 202414
April 202417
March 202417
February 202417
January 202420
December 202315
November 202320

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bells Moor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimbley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cygnet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Swan Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Midland Metro
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Finchpath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A4196
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1