B70 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7LF

B70 7LF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This B70 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7LF, encompassing approximately 1860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 1
  • Parliament Street with total crimes: 1

B70 7LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6011.11%
Burglary25.38-60.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9080.00%
Burglary54.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-75.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.99-64.29%
Vehicle crime42.69300.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.53200.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.45-36.36%
Vehicle crime23.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.29175.00%
Other theft25.910.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.14-11.11%
Other theft44.300.00%
Burglary22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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 7LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1