JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7LN

JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This B70 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7LN, encompassing approximately 3046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 8
  • Johnston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mount Pleasant Street with total crimes: 2

JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.19-31.25%
Drugs53.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1833.33%
Public order45.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1633.33%
Burglary53.94400.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime82.95100.00%
Other theft52.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.52-6.25%
Vehicle crime44.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1914.29%
Vehicle crime55.25400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.85-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8213.33%
Other theft55.58400.00%
Possession of weapons31.64200.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences159.52-6.25%
Other theft54.92400.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.150.00%
Public order55.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Robbery41.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249
April 202415
March 202416
February 202414
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 7LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Street
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Johnston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Francis Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Freda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Giffords Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hall Street South
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1