WALPOLE WALK, B70 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6BD

WALPOLE WALK, B70 6BD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This B70 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6BD, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2
  • Spon Lane South with total crimes: 2

WALPOLE WALK, B70 6BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.14-50.00%
Burglary31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.150.00%
Public order43.76300.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.75-75.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4025.00%
Burglary83.760.00%
Vehicle crime43.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime53.010.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 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 offences1610.9045.45%
Vehicle crime56.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.64-21.43%
Vehicle crime64.13500.00%
Burglary32.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%

In February 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 offences149.77-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.65114.29%
Other theft55.64400.00%
Burglary41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.01-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.63100.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.020.00%
Other theft44.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.520.00%
Public order44.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202416
March 202411
February 202414
January 202415
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 6BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spon Lane South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1