MELBOURNE CLOSE, B70 0SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0SP

MELBOURNE CLOSE, B70 0SP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This B70 0SP 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 0SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0SP, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B70 0SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4196 with total crimes: 8
  • Sydney Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawkes Lane with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE CLOSE, B70 0SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.48-20.00%
Shoplifting64.37500.00%
Vehicle crime22.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.307.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.47400.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Burglary21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.85-6.67%
Shoplifting75.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.550.00%
Burglary41.82300.00%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.767.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-58.33%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.40-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour125.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.37300.00%
Burglary21.46-50.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-71.43%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.5991.67%
Shoplifting78.380.00%
Vehicle crime62.5520.00%
Public order42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2033.33%
Vehicle crime54.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4880.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.92-28.57%
Other theft21.82-50.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1016.4011.11%
Shoplifting83.64700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.940.00%
Burglary95.10350.00%
Vehicle crime63.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.570.00%
Shoplifting35.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202415
June 202414
May 202415
April 202414
March 202423
February 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

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