B70 7AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7AU

B70 7AU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.24 per 1,000 population. This B70 7AU 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 7AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7AU, encompassing approximately 4823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 29
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 8
  • Bowater Street with total crimes: 7

B70 7AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.050.00%
Drugs93.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.87500.00%
Public order61.240.00%
Possession of weapons41.24300.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.837.32%
Anti-social behaviour129.1250.00%
Other theft82.49-20.00%
Robbery41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-57.14%
Public order20.62-75.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.4917.14%
Other theft108.5011.11%
Public order82.07-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.6675.00%
Burglary41.45-20.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Other crime30.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Drugs10.41-83.33%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.9094.44%
Public order137.2644.44%
Other theft92.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.87100.00%
Drugs61.2450.00%
Burglary51.24150.00%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.65-50.00%
Public order93.7350.00%
Other theft81.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-20.00%
Other crime40.83300.00%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.62-40.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.6244.00%
Other theft87.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4520.00%
Public order61.24100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2425.00%
Possession of weapons51.04400.00%
Drugs31.04-57.14%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.89-26.47%
Other theft105.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0775.00%
Drugs71.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.76-27.66%
Other theft87.050.00%
Public order61.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-16.67%
Burglary41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Drugs40.83-42.86%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.4930.56%
Other theft89.7433.33%
Public order71.6616.67%
Drugs71.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.41-80.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.96-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.460.00%
Other theft61.6650.00%
Public order61.24-53.85%
Drugs51.24-28.57%
Robbery51.04-28.57%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.490.00%
Public order138.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.700.00%
Drugs71.660.00%
Robbery71.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202444
June 202441
May 202435
April 202418
March 202436
February 202425
January 202434
December 202347
November 202336
October 202340

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 7AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hall Street
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lombard Street West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Charity Bick Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lyng Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southwell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1