MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, B70 6QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6QW

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, B70 6QW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This B70 6QW 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 6QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6QW, encompassing approximately 3124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 6QW 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

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, B70 6QW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3225.00%
Vehicle crime34.80-25.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24150.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.326.67%
Vehicle crime35.12-70.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.167.14%
Vehicle crime104.8066.67%
Public order33.20200.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 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 offences149.92-6.67%
Vehicle crime64.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6887.50%
Burglary44.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.20-50.00%
Burglary62.56500.00%
Vehicle crime51.9225.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Other theft41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9614.29%
Vehicle crime45.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3240.00%
Vehicle crime44.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7211.11%
Vehicle crime33.20-57.14%
Burglary30.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.320.00%
Vehicle crime72.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202412
June 202416
May 202415
April 202414
March 202415
February 20248
January 202416
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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
May 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 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 6QW 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. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Augustus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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