B70 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8BH

B70 8BH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This B70 8BH 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 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8BH, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mottram Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 2

B70 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences58.11150.00%
Burglary32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-33.33%
Robbery21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.0350.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-50.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.49-33.33%
Burglary23.250.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7450.00%
Vehicle crime24.87100.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3320.00%
Burglary13.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.41-16.67%
Public order32.700.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.250.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.41-16.67%
Burglary22.700.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.25200.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
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 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Claypit Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lawley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1