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

Overview of Crime in B70 7LW

JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This B70 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7LW, encompassing approximately 2685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 7LW 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
  • Mount Pleasant Street with total crimes: 2

JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.82-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8027.27%
Public order45.21100.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-25.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.74-71.43%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4022.22%
Burglary74.10600.00%
Vehicle crime42.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

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 offences98.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime83.35166.67%
Other theft32.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1738.46%
Anti-social behaviour36.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-40.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.310.00%
Vehicle crime54.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8650.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1762.50%
Other theft44.84300.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.68-6.67%
Other theft55.21400.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.170.00%
Public order45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202411
May 20249
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
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 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

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 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 7LW 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. 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. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Spon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bache Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Boulton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Drugs1