B70 8ES, Sandwell has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.60 per 1,000 population. This B70 8ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B70 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this B70 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8ES, encompassing approximately 3316 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 50.35 | 19.61% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 18.39 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 10.55 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.03 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.41 | -46.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.41 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.11 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.81 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 45.53 | -7.27% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 15.38 | 23.53% |
| Other theft | 15 | 6.33 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.52 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.22 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 4.22 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.62 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.11 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.51 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.90 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | -87.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 48.85 | 52.78% |
| Public order | 18 | 16.58 | 63.64% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 5.43 | -41.38% |
| Other theft | 14 | 5.13 | 7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.22 | 180.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.22 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.02 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.41 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.41 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.81 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 39.80 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 10.85 | 93.33% |
| Other theft | 13 | 8.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.92 | -15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.32 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.02 | 12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.51 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.51 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.21 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.21 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 44.02 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 14.47 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 13 | 4.52 | 550.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.92 | -35.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.92 | 233.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.02 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.41 | 14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 2.41 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.81 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.51 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 34.37 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 9.05 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 6.03 | -30.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.82 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.02 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 6 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.51 | -62.50% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.90 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 39.80 | -18.37% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 12.06 | -11.54% |
| Other theft | 16 | 6.93 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.82 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.71 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.71 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.41 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.81 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.51 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.21 | -40.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 44.02 | 22.50% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 14.77 | 52.94% |
| Other theft | 15 | 7.84 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 4.52 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.41 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.11 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.11 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.81 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.51 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.21 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.21 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 37.09 | -18.37% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 12.06 | -22.73% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5.13 | 83.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.32 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 9 | 3.02 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.71 | -46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.41 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.81 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.51 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.90 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 43.42 | -20.97% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 14.77 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 15 | 6.63 | 15.38% |
| Robbery | 11 | 4.52 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.32 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.71 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.71 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.71 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.81 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 44.02 | 8.77% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 18.69 | -44.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 4.22 | -18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.92 | -23.08% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.02 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.41 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.41 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 48.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 17.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 7.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 5.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 61 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 40 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 62 |
| August 2023 | 57 |
A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8ES postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |