PENNINGTON CLOSE, B70 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8BG

PENNINGTON CLOSE, B70 8BG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This B70 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8BG, encompassing approximately 2213 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B70 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mottram Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3

PENNINGTON CLOSE, B70 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.16300.00%
Burglary31.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-60.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.23-50.00%
Burglary32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.23-28.57%
Burglary24.520.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7575.00%
Public order36.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4214.29%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.420.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.160.00%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Burglary31.81200.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.07-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-11.11%
Other theft33.61200.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 202410
April 202414
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239

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

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1