B70 6RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6RR

B70 6RR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This B70 6RR 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 6RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6RR, encompassing approximately 2530 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 6RR area, explore the B70 6RR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 6RR 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 6RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6930.00%
Vehicle crime35.14-25.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-85.71%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77300.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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 offences158.6915.38%
Vehicle crime35.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In May 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 offences1311.850.00%
Vehicle crime65.14100.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.14200.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences139.4885.71%
Burglary55.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.04-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.77200.00%
Burglary62.370.00%
Drugs42.37300.00%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8862.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.37-60.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9014.29%
Vehicle crime53.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.11-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.77-50.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.090.00%
Vehicle crime63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20246
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 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 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20246
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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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 6RR 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. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Pavilions
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fitzguy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Princes Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1