B70 7JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7JR

B70 7JR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population. This B70 7JR 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 7JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7JR, encompassing approximately 1377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 7JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Spon Lane South with total crimes: 2
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 1

B70 7JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Burglary21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.26-42.86%
Burglary32.90-57.14%
Public order12.180.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary715.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0840.00%
Vehicle crime35.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.26-61.54%
Vehicle crime23.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.25160.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.44100.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.26-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour13.630.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.900.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.80233.33%
Other theft27.260.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.81-50.00%
Robbery22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.44-14.29%
Other theft34.360.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.080.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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 7JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spon Lane South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1