B70 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6DX

B70 6DX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This B70 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6DX, encompassing approximately 2846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 2
  • Green Street with total crimes: 2
  • Spon Lane South with total crimes: 2

B70 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1950.00%
Vehicle crime44.22100.00%
Public order31.41200.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.70-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.24-38.46%
Burglary72.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76300.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-60.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 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 offences137.7318.18%
Vehicle crime54.57-28.57%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.86133.33%
Other theft22.460.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 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 offences138.08-13.33%
Vehicle crime34.570.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.2750.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-50.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.54-6.67%
Vehicle crime64.9250.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

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 offences1510.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.27100.00%
Vehicle crime42.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

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 offences1410.1975.00%
Public order34.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.780.00%
Public order52.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20235

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Spon Lane South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Spring Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1