B70 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6BY

B70 6BY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This B70 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6BY, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roebuck Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2
  • Green Street with total crimes: 2

B70 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences79.40-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.11300.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6860.00%
Public order34.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.98-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.518.33%
Vehicle crime37.630.00%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Other theft11.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.749.09%
Other theft37.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.09-35.29%
Robbery26.460.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-50.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.5530.77%
Public order49.980.00%
Vehicle crime42.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6885.71%
Anti-social behaviour37.63-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.76-25.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.74300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.70-30.00%
Vehicle crime44.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.33150.00%
Public order25.87-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.510.00%
Public order53.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202412
March 202411
February 202417
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

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
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roebuck Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Swan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A4252
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dartmouth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1