LIVINGSTONE ROAD, B70 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7HU

LIVINGSTONE ROAD, B70 7HU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This B70 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7HU, encompassing approximately 3256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Coyne Road with total crimes: 3

LIVINGSTONE ROAD, B70 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.45-28.57%
Drugs51.54-16.67%
Public order51.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.5425.00%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In July 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 offences1817.19-50.00%
Public order95.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.76-36.36%
Drugs62.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.7144.00%
Drugs1211.0550.00%
Public order123.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.68175.00%
Vehicle crime43.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Other crime30.9250.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.588.70%
Drugs87.6833.33%
Public order62.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.354.55%
Public order87.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.46-50.00%
Drugs61.8450.00%
Vehicle crime31.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.76100.00%
Public order93.6880.00%
Drugs42.76300.00%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.76-14.29%
Public order51.84-16.67%
Other crime21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3522.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.7640.00%
Public order62.15-50.00%
Drugs41.84-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.975.88%
Public order125.53100.00%
Drugs113.68266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.670.00%
Public order65.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-28.57%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Drugs30.92-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.050.00%
Drugs125.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.680.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202418
June 202436
May 202425
April 202423
March 202422
February 202422
January 202422
December 202318
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4034
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1