B70 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7LB

B70 7LB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.34 per 1,000 population. This B70 7LB 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 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7LB, encompassing approximately 712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Bromford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Century Road with total crimes: 1

B70 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1953.3472.73%
Criminal damage and arson526.6725.00%
Drugs57.02-16.67%
Public order47.02-50.00%
Other crime35.61200.00%
Possession of weapons14.210.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

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 offences1151.94-62.07%
Public order815.44-27.27%
Drugs611.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.42-50.00%
Burglary25.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Other crime12.810.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2988.4370.59%
Public order1140.7122.22%
Drugs1015.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.0433.33%
Vehicle crime211.23-33.33%
Burglary12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1765.9741.67%
Public order923.8612.50%
Drugs812.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson611.2350.00%
Vehicle crime38.42200.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1246.32-14.29%
Public order816.840.00%
Drugs711.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.83-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour15.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.347.69%
Criminal damage and arson919.6580.00%
Public order812.63100.00%
Drugs411.230.00%
Possession of weapons15.610.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%

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 offences1336.50-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson518.250.00%
Public order47.02-50.00%
Other theft25.610.00%
Vehicle crime12.81-50.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1551.9415.38%
Public order821.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson511.23-16.67%
Drugs47.02-63.64%
Vehicle crime25.610.00%
Burglary22.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1361.7644.44%
Drugs1118.25266.67%
Public order1115.4437.50%
Criminal damage and arson615.4450.00%
Other theft18.420.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

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 offences936.500.00%
Public order812.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.230.00%
Drugs35.61-70.00%
Other theft14.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%

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
Drugs1050.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.630.00%
Public order45.610.00%
Bicycle theft25.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202411
June 202429
May 202417
April 202412
March 202414
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 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
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 3 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
March 20241
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 7LB 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. Century Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1