B70 7HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7HA

B70 7HA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This B70 7HA 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 7HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7HA, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Union Street with total crimes: 2
  • Spon Lane South with total crimes: 2

B70 7HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Burglary31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2910.00%
Public order44.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-40.00%
Burglary31.27-62.50%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.4025.00%
Burglary84.240.00%
Vehicle crime53.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime53.3925.00%
Other theft32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 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 offences1612.2945.45%
Vehicle crime46.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.74-21.43%
Vehicle crime64.66500.00%
Burglary32.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.027.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.29116.67%
Other theft45.51300.00%
Burglary41.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.170.00%
Other theft45.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.860.00%
Public order45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202416
March 202411
February 202414
January 202413
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spon Lane South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1