B70 6BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6BZ

B70 6BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This B70 6BZ 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 6BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6BZ, encompassing approximately 2083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B70 6BZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

B70 6BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0842.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.52-22.22%
Public order43.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.96-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Burglary31.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.72200.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.52-5.88%
Other theft37.68200.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.88-37.04%
Vehicle crime38.1650.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.96-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.6442.11%
Public order512.960.00%
Burglary42.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.92137.50%
Anti-social behaviour29.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour63.84200.00%
Vehicle crime42.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.88-5.56%
Vehicle crime48.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.320.00%
Public order48.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 202417
February 202427
January 202419
December 20238
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Culvert Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Frobisher Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Swan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1