REFORM STREET, B70 7PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7PH

REFORM STREET, B70 7PH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.70 per 1,000 population. This B70 7PH 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 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7PH, encompassing approximately 1124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

B70 7PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • New Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

REFORM STREET, B70 7PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2166.70-8.70%
Shoplifting1218.68-47.83%
Other theft1010.6742.86%
Drugs68.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.34-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.45100.00%
Theft from the person43.56300.00%
Possession of weapons33.5650.00%
Public order32.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2372.0315.00%
Violence and sexual offences2320.45-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour820.4514.29%
Other theft77.11-30.00%
Public order46.23-50.00%
Robbery33.56200.00%
Drugs32.67200.00%
Burglary22.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3487.1525.93%
Shoplifting2030.24122.22%
Other theft1017.7925.00%
Vehicle crime98.8928.57%
Public order88.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.23-63.64%
Burglary33.5650.00%
Drugs12.670.00%
Robbery10.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.89-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2776.4828.57%
Criminal damage and arson1124.01266.67%
Shoplifting99.78-43.75%
Other theft88.0033.33%
Public order77.1175.00%
Theft from the person76.23133.33%
Vehicle crime76.2375.00%
Robbery36.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.69-25.00%
Shoplifting1618.686.67%
Other theft614.2320.00%
Public order45.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime43.56-33.33%
Theft from the person33.56-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.78-33.33%
Robbery21.78-60.00%
Burglary11.78-80.00%
Drugs10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2882.7164.71%
Shoplifting1524.90-21.05%
Public order913.34350.00%
Theft from the person78.00-12.50%
Vehicle crime66.23100.00%
Burglary55.3466.67%
Robbery54.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.45150.00%
Other theft54.45-44.44%
Possession of weapons34.45200.00%
Drugs32.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-60.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1964.0318.75%
Violence and sexual offences1716.90-26.09%
Other theft915.12-10.00%
Theft from the person88.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.110.00%
Burglary34.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67-50.00%
Public order21.78-66.67%
Robbery21.780.00%
Drugs11.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2373.8115.00%
Shoplifting1620.45-5.88%
Other theft1014.2366.67%
Public order68.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.340.00%
Drugs54.45-37.50%
Theft from the person54.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime54.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.45100.00%
Robbery23.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2067.59-16.67%
Shoplifting1717.790.00%
Drugs815.12166.67%
Theft from the person77.1140.00%
Other theft66.2320.00%
Public order65.340.00%
Possession of weapons35.34200.00%
Vehicle crime32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67-50.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Robbery21.78-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2475.59-4.00%
Shoplifting1721.34-26.09%
Robbery915.1280.00%
Public order68.00-45.45%
Burglary55.340.00%
Other theft54.4525.00%
Theft from the person54.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.4533.33%
Drugs33.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2580.930.00%
Shoplifting2322.230.00%
Public order1120.450.00%
Robbery59.780.00%
Burglary54.450.00%
Drugs44.450.00%
Other theft43.560.00%
Theft from the person43.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Possession of weapons22.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202423
June 202420
May 20249
April 202416
March 202415
February 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202423
June 202434
May 202427
April 202421
March 202428
February 202417
January 202423
December 202320
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. New Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Walsall Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Walter Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shintons Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Summer Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Albion Field Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Clement'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Legge Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Withers Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cranbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1