MORRIS STREET, B70 7SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7SN

MORRIS STREET, B70 7SN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This B70 7SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B70 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B70 7SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7SN, encompassing approximately 3677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B70 7SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacksmith Way with total crimes: 4
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 3
  • Coyne Road with total crimes: 3

MORRIS STREET, B70 7SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.3333.33%
Other theft36.53-25.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3238.46%
Anti-social behaviour54.89150.00%
Burglary51.36400.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-28.57%
Other theft41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.97-23.53%
Vehicle crime73.53133.33%
Other theft41.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2413.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.6250.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-40.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.07-6.25%
Vehicle crime54.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.70-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson74.35250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3311.76%
Other theft45.1733.33%
Burglary41.090.00%
Possession of weapons31.0950.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.160.00%
Public order44.6233.33%
Other theft31.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1710.066.25%
Other theft54.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.3560.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Robbery41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.440.00%
Possession of weapons41.360.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202418
May 202413
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416
January 202419
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20234

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Blacksmith Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Francis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Charity Bick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Southwell Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Newhall Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Johnston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bache Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Farm Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Braybrook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maud Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dawes Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cottrell Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Morris Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Dora Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fore Draft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boulton Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Downing Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1