B70 0QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0QG

B70 0QG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This B70 0QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B70 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B70 0QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0QG, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 0QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Melbourne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 2

B70 0QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.3428.57%
Vehicle crime49.860.00%
Public order22.19-33.33%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft11.10-80.00%
Shoplifting10.55-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.910.00%
Shoplifting87.67300.00%
Other theft54.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7425.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.67100.00%
Vehicle crime22.19-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-81.82%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.3923.08%
Anti-social behaviour118.77175.00%
Vehicle crime76.0340.00%
Other theft33.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-71.43%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.7230.00%
Shoplifting77.12600.00%
Vehicle crime53.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Possession of weapons22.190.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.7011.11%
Other theft35.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.93200.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-50.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary413.15-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Public order32.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-75.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-80.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-87.50%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.39-33.33%
Burglary96.5750.00%
Shoplifting84.93700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3866.67%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Public order42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.9138.46%
Burglary69.8650.00%
Vehicle crime43.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Robbery21.64100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.170.00%
Burglary47.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202414
April 202416
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 20233
November 202312
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Witton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Melbourne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Crookhay Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Telford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkside Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A4196
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barncroft Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hampshire Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hill Top
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hawkes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lee Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Old College Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bilport Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ardav Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1