UNION STREET, B70 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6BP

UNION STREET, B70 6BP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This B70 6BP 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 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6BP, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B70 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Narel Sharpe Close with total crimes: 3
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2

UNION STREET, B70 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.22-18.18%
Burglary33.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.500.00%
Public order44.68300.00%
Burglary31.70-62.50%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.900.00%
Burglary84.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.41400.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-31.25%
Vehicle crime24.68-60.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences1612.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime56.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.05-4.76%
Vehicle crime38.52200.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4823.53%
Public order38.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.20183.33%
Other theft47.24300.00%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-66.67%
Robbery20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.55-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.5550.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.640.00%
Other theft45.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-60.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.620.00%
Public order55.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.130.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 202411
April 202416
March 202420
February 202421
January 202417
December 20236
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
March 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 6BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Narel Sharpe Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Spon Lane South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1