FRANCIS STREET, B70 6NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6NL

FRANCIS STREET, B70 6NL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population. This B70 6NL 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 6NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6NL, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2
  • Mount Pleasant Street with total crimes: 2

FRANCIS STREET, B70 6NL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.82600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-94.12%

In July 2024, 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 offences1711.7841.67%
Vehicle crime45.270.00%
Public order41.24300.00%
Burglary31.24-40.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9233.33%
Burglary53.72400.00%
Vehicle crime41.55-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.44-30.77%
Vehicle crime92.7950.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3018.18%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 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 offences117.750.00%
Vehicle crime63.41500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-83.33%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.06-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.41200.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.92-13.33%
Other theft64.03500.00%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.65100.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0640.00%
Other theft34.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.060.00%
Public order43.100.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202417
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 6NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1