WATTON STREET, B70 7BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7BP

WATTON STREET, B70 7BP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This B70 7BP 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 7BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7BP, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 8
  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Blacksmith Way with total crimes: 2

WATTON STREET, B70 7BP 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 Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.261100.00%
Drugs53.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.45%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6757.14%
Public order36.170.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3855.56%
Vehicle crime53.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-30.77%
Vehicle crime52.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.54-18.75%
Vehicle crime43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7445.45%
Vehicle crime44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.74-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.54-6.25%
Other theft44.21100.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Possession of weapons31.12-25.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.14-5.88%
Possession of weapons44.490.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4241.67%
Drugs44.7733.33%
Other theft31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.370.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 202422
June 202414
May 20249
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Street
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Charity Bick Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lyng Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1