KELVIN WAY, B70 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7LJ

KELVIN WAY, B70 7LJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This B70 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7LJ, encompassing approximately 2570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mount Pleasant Street with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 1

KELVIN WAY, B70 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7830.00%
Other crime25.06100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6766.67%
Burglary53.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.00133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.72-62.50%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8945.45%
Anti-social behaviour36.2250.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.390.00%
Vehicle crime44.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.17-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.330.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.50100.00%
Other theft34.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7315.38%
Other theft55.840.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 202416
March 202411
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 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 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1