B70 6BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6BZ

B70 6BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This B70 6BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B70 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 population (August 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B70 6BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freda Road with total crimes: 5
  • Frobisher Way with total crimes: 2
  • Maria Street with total crimes: 2

B70 6BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1816.32-5.26%
Public order48.64300.00%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.925.56%
Anti-social behaviour39.12-25.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.640.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 202417
February 202427
January 202419
December 20238
November 202317
October 202318
September 202319
August 202318

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Freda Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Frobisher Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maria Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Constance Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Trinity Road South
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grenville Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Woodland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Culvert Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pine Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Glover Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lath Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Spring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shetland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1