B70 6DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6DL

B70 6DL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This B70 6DL 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 6DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6DL, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 6DL 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 6DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4850.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.42100.00%
Vehicle crime44.14300.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 offences56.21-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2833.33%
Vehicle crime34.97-40.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.520.00%
Vehicle crime34.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.590.00%
Vehicle crime54.970.00%
Burglary32.07200.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.350.00%
Vehicle crime54.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-50.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.97200.00%
Vehicle crime42.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.52100.00%
Public order34.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.280.00%
Public order42.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 6DL 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. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1