BLACK LAKE, B70 0PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0PP

BLACK LAKE, B70 0PP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This B70 0PP 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 0PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0PP, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B70 0PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4
  • Denbigh Crescent with total crimes: 4

BLACK LAKE, B70 0PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.96109.09%
Vehicle crime59.39400.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.25-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.4975.00%
Burglary32.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-50.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.1913.33%
Vehicle crime76.94250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.86100.00%
Burglary52.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-33.33%
Drugs21.63100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.12100.00%
Burglary52.45400.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.02-47.37%
Vehicle crime64.0850.00%
Other theft32.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9218.75%
Public order47.76300.00%
Other theft41.63300.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-20.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1613.06-5.88%
Vehicle crime56.53150.00%
Burglary32.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4770.00%
Burglary66.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.21-56.52%
Vehicle crime64.08200.00%
Burglary42.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.7827.78%
Burglary69.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.4533.33%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.330.00%
Burglary77.350.00%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202411
June 202417
May 202415
April 202410
March 202419
February 202416
January 202417
December 202310
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

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 0PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bells Moor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heronville Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Hawkestone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Finchpath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. John Woodward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hill Top
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. A4196
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1