HIGH STREET, B70 6PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6PB

HIGH STREET, B70 6PB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.60 per 1,000 population. This B70 6PB 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 6PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6PB, encompassing approximately 3975 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (2800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Normans Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 5

HIGH STREET, B70 6PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.602800.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.290.00%
Other theft52.010.00%
Drugs51.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-96.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.29133.33%
Vehicle crime71.7640.00%
Burglary61.760.00%
Public order51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Other crime31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.75-50.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.1159.09%
Other theft68.80-14.29%
Shoplifting61.510.00%
Burglary61.51100.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.60-12.00%
Vehicle crime155.5350.00%
Other theft73.7775.00%
Public order61.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.84-21.88%
Vehicle crime106.29233.33%
Other theft42.5233.33%
Public order41.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Burglary31.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.8468.42%
Burglary68.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.08-29.63%
Burglary64.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5120.00%
Theft from the person31.510.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Robbery30.75200.00%
Other theft30.75-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-71.43%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.358.00%
Other theft86.79300.00%
Vehicle crime72.01250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01300.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.09-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson56.29150.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Drugs41.01100.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.853.33%
Burglary57.8025.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Drugs20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.110.00%
Vehicle crime67.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Drugs61.510.00%
Public order51.510.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20241
July 202425
June 202435
May 202422
April 202425
March 202432
February 202419
January 202427
December 202325
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 202415
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Normans Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Walter Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shintons Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jesson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Mountbatten Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Legge Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beeches Road Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Princes Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1