B70 6RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6RS

B70 6RS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This B70 6RS 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 6RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6RS, encompassing approximately 1813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

B70 6RS 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 6RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5871.43%
Vehicle crime36.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-83.33%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.31300.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.47100.00%
Vehicle crime37.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.03-36.36%
Vehicle crime53.86400.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.06200.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.47175.00%
Burglary46.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs413.78300.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-66.67%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.620.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.62-42.86%
Burglary42.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.270.00%
Vehicle crime43.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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

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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 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
December 20232
October 20233

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 6RS 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. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Augustus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Princes Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bagnall Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1