B70 0SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0SF

B70 0SF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This B70 0SF 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 0SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0SF, encompassing approximately 2806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

B70 0SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4196 with total crimes: 8
  • Brecknock Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heronville Road with total crimes: 3

B70 0SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.47-5.56%
Vehicle crime66.0650.00%
Shoplifting62.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-71.43%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.41600.00%
Burglary42.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-71.43%
Shoplifting10.71-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.1726.32%
Criminal damage and arson78.5540.00%
Shoplifting72.490.00%
Burglary42.49100.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.68111.11%
Anti-social behaviour66.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1466.67%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.28-62.50%
Other theft33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.07-57.14%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.6060.00%
Shoplifting78.550.00%
Vehicle crime62.4920.00%
Burglary52.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78100.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4050.00%
Vehicle crime55.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Public order21.78-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Public order41.43100.00%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Robbery11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-53.33%
Robbery22.490.00%
Other theft20.71-71.43%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Burglary20.71-81.82%
Shoplifting10.71-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.380.00%
Burglary115.3410.00%
Shoplifting93.92800.00%
Other theft73.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4925.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Public order41.43300.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.320.00%
Burglary105.340.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202418
June 202424
May 202419
April 20249
March 202424
February 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
May 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20247
April 20243
March 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

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

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 0SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4196
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Heronville Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sydney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hawkes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimbley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Woodward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hill Top
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Edwin Phillips Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Poultney Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1