B70 0SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 0SU

B70 0SU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This B70 0SU 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 0SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 0SU, encompassing approximately 1752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B70 0SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4196 with total crimes: 7
  • Sydney Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bilport Lane with total crimes: 2

B70 0SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.70-33.33%
Shoplifting53.42400.00%
Vehicle crime12.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.56-18.18%
Vehicle crime45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28300.00%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Shoplifting11.14-85.71%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.8337.50%
Shoplifting76.280.00%
Other theft43.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28100.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.13-33.33%
Other theft44.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Public order22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.85100.00%
Vehicle crime42.2833.33%
Other theft32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Shoplifting21.14-71.43%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.99-40.00%
Burglary43.42300.00%
Vehicle crime32.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.84150.00%
Vehicle crime55.710.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.56-20.00%
Burglary32.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Public order21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.8425.00%
Burglary42.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Theft from the person21.140.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1017.12400.00%
Shoplifting65.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-80.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.270.00%
Vehicle crime55.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4196
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sydney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bilport Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shaw Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Poultney Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harvills Hawthorn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1