B70 6QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6QQ

B70 6QQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This B70 6QQ 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 6QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6QQ, encompassing approximately 3871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 6QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Jesson Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Close with total crimes: 3

B70 6QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.751700.00%
Vehicle crime34.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-94.12%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.36-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson54.39150.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.29300.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.2623.53%
Vehicle crime35.42-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.30-5.56%
Vehicle crime84.390.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime84.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07300.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.0123.53%
Burglary35.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.88-22.73%
Vehicle crime64.390.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Drugs41.29300.00%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.5929.41%
Vehicle crime65.680.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5630.77%
Vehicle crime64.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55400.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.23-7.14%
Other theft33.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
July 202417
June 202421
May 202417
April 202418
March 202421
February 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233

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 6QQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jesson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mountbatten Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Roebuck Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beeches Road Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Princes Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1