ST CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, B70 6TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 6TY

ST CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, B70 6TY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This B70 6TY 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 6TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6TY, encompassing approximately 3123 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B70 6TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walter Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Jesson Street with total crimes: 3

ST CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, B70 6TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences148.6475.00%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.61-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Burglary41.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Other theft31.280.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-66.67%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2520.00%
Vehicle crime93.8480.00%
Burglary42.88100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.64-41.18%
Vehicle crime53.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.32325.00%
Burglary45.44-33.33%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.00500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.92-76.47%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
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 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6441.67%
Other theft45.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Burglary21.28-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences158.9750.00%
Burglary44.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.970.00%
Vehicle crime73.200.00%
Burglary42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412
April 202410
March 202417
February 20244
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 6TY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walter Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jesson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Mountbatten Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beeches Road Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St James Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Christopher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Augustus Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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