ALBION ROAD, B70 7JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7JF

ALBION ROAD, B70 7JF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.22 per 1,000 population. This B70 7JF 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 7JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7JF, encompassing approximately 1574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 7JF 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

ALBION ROAD, B70 7JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.2281.82%
Criminal damage and arson512.71-28.57%
Drugs53.18-16.67%
Public order43.18-50.00%
Burglary32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.68-60.71%
Public order86.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson75.08-12.50%
Drugs64.45-45.45%
Other theft43.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Burglary11.91-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2843.2055.56%
Drugs1117.7937.50%
Public order116.9937.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.9914.29%
Vehicle crime45.0833.33%
Burglary32.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.6712.50%
Drugs811.4414.29%
Public order85.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0840.00%
Burglary54.45150.00%
Other theft33.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.866.67%
Public order1010.1625.00%
Drugs76.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.2236.36%
Criminal damage and arson99.5380.00%
Public order85.7260.00%
Drugs45.08300.00%
Vehicle crime32.54200.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.42-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.990.00%
Public order53.18-37.50%
Other theft23.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-80.00%

In January 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 offences1727.9554.55%
Public order810.80-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson55.08-16.67%
Drugs53.18-54.55%
Other theft43.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1127.95266.67%
Public order116.9957.14%
Violence and sexual offences116.9910.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.9920.00%
Vehicle crime23.81100.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.69-16.67%
Public order76.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.450.00%
Drugs33.18-72.73%
Other theft21.910.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.950.00%
Drugs117.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.990.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Bicycle theft23.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202411
June 202428
May 202418
April 202416
March 202415
February 202411
January 202417
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

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 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 20242
July 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 7JF 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. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. B4166
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1