B70 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7BX

B70 7BX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This B70 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7BX, encompassing approximately 3618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (2300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Normans Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 8

B70 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.132300.00%
Drugs96.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.660.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-97.22%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.5212.50%
Public order59.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-42.86%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Burglary30.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Shoplifting30.83-50.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.6277.78%
Anti-social behaviour78.84600.00%
Burglary71.93250.00%
Shoplifting61.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-60.00%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-50.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.920.00%
Vehicle crime104.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.76100.00%
Other theft61.66100.00%
Public order41.6633.33%
Burglary21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.44-21.74%
Vehicle crime64.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.88-4.17%
Vehicle crime56.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.54-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.6380.00%
Theft from the person32.490.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.8618.18%
Other theft57.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3866.67%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Burglary41.11300.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Robbery31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons30.83-25.00%
Drugs30.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.09-15.38%
Public order56.0866.67%
Drugs51.38-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.48-10.34%
Drugs67.190.00%
Other theft51.66400.00%
Burglary51.380.00%
Public order31.38-50.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%
Robbery10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.010.00%
Public order61.930.00%
Drugs61.660.00%
Robbery51.660.00%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20241
July 202436
June 202432
May 202418
April 202418
March 202423
February 202424
January 202426
December 202322
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 7BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Normans Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hall Street
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shintons Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charity Bick Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lyng Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Southwell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Florence Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1