B70 7TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7TP

B70 7TP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.96 per 1,000 population. This B70 7TP 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 7TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7TP, encompassing approximately 694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 7TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Kelvin Way with total crimes: 1
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1

B70 7TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.9670.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.4825.00%
Drugs57.20-16.67%
Public order47.20-50.00%
Other crime25.76100.00%
Possession of weapons12.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.40-62.96%
Public order814.40-27.27%
Drugs611.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.760.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Burglary12.880.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2786.3968.75%
Public order1138.8822.22%
Drugs1015.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.4060.00%
Vehicle crime211.52-33.33%
Burglary12.880.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1664.796.67%
Public order923.0428.57%
Drugs812.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson511.5225.00%
Other theft37.200.00%
Vehicle crime34.32200.00%
Burglary14.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.967.14%
Public order721.60-12.50%
Drugs610.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.64-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour15.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.28-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson920.16125.00%
Public order812.96100.00%
Drugs411.520.00%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.567.14%
Criminal damage and arson421.60-20.00%
Public order45.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1450.407.69%
Public order820.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson511.520.00%
Drugs47.20-63.64%
Vehicle crime25.760.00%
Burglary12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1359.0462.50%
Drugs1118.72266.67%
Public order1115.8457.14%
Criminal damage and arson515.8425.00%
Burglary17.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.00-20.00%
Public order711.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.080.00%
Other theft35.760.00%
Drugs34.32-70.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1051.840.00%
Drugs1014.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.400.00%
Public order45.760.00%
Robbery15.760.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202410
June 202427
May 202416
April 202415
March 202414
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4034
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1