B70 6DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6DW

B70 6DW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This B70 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6DW, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Roebuck Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2

B70 6DW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.55-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-60.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.48142.86%
Vehicle crime56.42400.00%
Public order41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.93-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 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 offences128.309.09%
Vehicle crime54.53-16.67%
Other theft21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.44-8.33%
Vehicle crime64.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.06-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.70-13.33%
Vehicle crime54.91-16.67%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.700.00%
Vehicle crime65.6650.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.327.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8155.56%
Public order35.28-25.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.680.00%
Public order43.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202417
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roebuck Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1