B70 6QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6QT

B70 6QT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This B70 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6QT, encompassing approximately 3006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 6QT 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 6QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6515.38%
Anti-social behaviour24.99-71.43%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.67-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.97-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.32600.00%
Burglary52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.987.14%
Vehicle crime34.99-50.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 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 offences149.98-6.67%
Vehicle crime64.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3115.38%
Vehicle crime54.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9844.44%
Burglary54.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.31-35.71%
Burglary72.990.00%
Vehicle crime62.3320.00%
Drugs42.00300.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.660.00%
Vehicle crime52.000.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences127.9833.33%
Vehicle crime53.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.99-50.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.650.00%
Vehicle crime62.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
March 20245
February 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 6QT 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. Beeches Road Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Princes Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1