B70 7TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 7TW

B70 7TW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.53 per 1,000 population. This B70 7TW 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 7TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 7TW, encompassing approximately 830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 7TW area, explore the B70 7TW Area information page.
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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 7TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Caroline Street with total crimes: 2
  • Kelvin Way with total crimes: 1

B70 7TW 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 offences1744.5370.00%
Criminal damage and arson520.4625.00%
Drugs56.02-16.67%
Public order46.02-50.00%
Other crime24.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%

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 offences1042.13-64.29%
Public order812.04-27.27%
Drugs69.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.810.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Burglary12.41-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2874.6286.67%
Public order1133.7083.33%
Drugs1013.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.04100.00%
Burglary29.63100.00%
Vehicle crime22.41-33.33%
Other crime12.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.94-6.25%
Drugs818.0533.33%
Public order69.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.220.00%
Vehicle crime34.81200.00%
Other theft23.610.00%
Burglary12.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.9223.08%
Drugs619.2650.00%
Public order67.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.22-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour14.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1345.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson915.65125.00%
Public order810.8360.00%
Drugs49.630.00%
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.2915.38%
Public order518.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.81100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.1118.18%
Public order615.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.220.00%
Drugs36.02-72.73%
Burglary13.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.9483.33%
Drugs1113.24266.67%
Public order1013.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson512.0425.00%
Vehicle crime16.020.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order626.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.220.00%
Drugs34.81-70.00%
Other theft23.610.00%
Other crime12.410.00%

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 offences1040.920.00%
Drugs1012.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.040.00%
Public order44.810.00%
Robbery14.810.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202410
June 202428
May 202415
April 202416
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 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 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 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 20243
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 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 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 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 7TW 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. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Kelvin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1