B70 7JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7JD

B70 7JD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.25 per 1,000 population. This B70 7JD 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 7JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7JD, encompassing approximately 863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 7JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Bromford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4

B70 7JD 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 offences2153.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.31-16.67%
Drugs55.79-16.67%
Public order45.79-55.56%
Other crime34.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-25.00%
Other theft23.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1250.93-61.29%
Public order913.89-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson610.42-25.00%
Drugs66.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.95300.00%
Other theft34.63200.00%
Burglary23.47100.00%
Other crime12.320.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3177.5555.00%
Public order1135.8822.22%
Drugs1012.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.5833.33%
Vehicle crime29.26-33.33%
Other theft12.32-66.67%
Burglary11.16-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2062.5117.65%
Public order923.1512.50%
Drugs810.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson69.2620.00%
Burglary46.95300.00%
Other theft34.630.00%
Vehicle crime33.4750.00%
Bicycle theft13.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1749.776.25%
Public order819.68-11.11%
Drugs79.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.10-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour25.79100.00%
Vehicle crime22.32-33.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1655.5623.08%
Public order918.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.4280.00%
Drugs410.42300.00%
Vehicle crime34.6350.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1334.73-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson515.05-16.67%
Public order55.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime25.790.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Robbery12.320.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Drugs11.16-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1952.0935.71%
Public order821.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson69.260.00%
Drugs56.95-54.55%
Vehicle crime25.79100.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Other theft22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1454.4055.56%
Drugs1116.21266.67%
Public order1112.7337.50%
Criminal damage and arson612.7320.00%
Burglary26.950.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.250.00%
Public order810.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.2625.00%
Drugs35.79-70.00%
Other theft13.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1043.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.420.00%
Public order44.630.00%
Burglary24.630.00%
Bicycle theft22.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202412
June 202431
May 202420
April 202417
March 202416
February 202413
January 202419
December 202314
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 7JD 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. Bromford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Century Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. B4166
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1