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

Overview of Crime in B70 6TZ

ST CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, B70 6TZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This B70 6TZ 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 6TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 6TZ, encompassing approximately 2768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 6TZ area, explore the B70 6TZ 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 (550.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B70 6TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walter Street with total crimes: 5
  • Jesson Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Close with total crimes: 3

ST CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, B70 6TZ 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 offences139.03550.00%
Vehicle crime34.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.44300.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-86.67%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.42300.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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 offences1212.289.09%
Vehicle crime94.33125.00%
Burglary33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.11-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.97300.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences158.31275.00%
Burglary45.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-71.43%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6755.56%
Other theft45.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.86-52.63%
Burglary23.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.64111.11%
Burglary46.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.44-33.33%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences910.47-30.77%
Vehicle crime63.25500.00%
Burglary42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Public order31.44200.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20242
June 202415
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 20244
January 202414
December 20239
November 202319
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walter Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jesson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mountbatten Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Legge Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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