B70 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8BZ

B70 8BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This B70 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8BZ, encompassing approximately 5613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Lombard Street West with total crimes: 7

B70 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.241000.00%
Burglary111.960.00%
Other theft71.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.2513.79%
Other theft75.88-12.50%
Burglary71.250.00%
Robbery61.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-33.33%
Shoplifting40.71300.00%
Public order30.71-57.14%
Other crime20.53-50.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.14-39.58%
Other theft85.170.00%
Burglary71.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2540.00%
Public order71.25-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-16.67%
Robbery40.89300.00%
Other crime40.71300.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.9260.00%
Other theft88.5514.29%
Public order81.4360.00%
Vehicle crime71.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.890.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.61-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour75.34133.33%
Other theft71.25-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.25-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.0750.00%
Shoplifting61.0720.00%
Public order51.0766.67%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Robbery40.71100.00%
Possession of weapons40.71300.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.07-10.53%
Vehicle crime116.0657.14%
Other theft101.96150.00%
Shoplifting51.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Burglary20.53-66.67%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.8352.00%
Vehicle crime76.7740.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-28.57%
Robbery40.89100.00%
Other theft40.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.47-21.88%
Other theft84.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-41.67%
Burglary61.2550.00%
Shoplifting61.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.8966.67%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Robbery20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.4368.42%
Criminal damage and arson125.70100.00%
Shoplifting102.14900.00%
Vehicle crime61.78-45.45%
Burglary41.07-20.00%
Public order40.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.87-24.00%
Vehicle crime113.3883.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0766.67%
Burglary50.89-16.67%
Theft from the person40.89300.00%
Robbery30.71-50.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-87.50%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.450.00%
Shoplifting81.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Robbery61.070.00%
Burglary61.070.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202433
June 202429
May 202448
April 202430
March 202434
February 202438
January 202425
December 202332
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grange Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lombard Street West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Georges Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Winkle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cordley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1