OAK ROAD, B70 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8HP

OAK ROAD, B70 8HP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This B70 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8HP, encompassing approximately 5719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

B70 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bowater Street with total crimes: 7
  • Beresford Crescent with total crimes: 5

OAK ROAD, B70 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.27500.00%
Other theft51.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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 arson10.35-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.19-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour84.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4040.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Other theft40.70-50.00%
Other crime30.70-40.00%
Burglary30.52-66.67%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.94-29.27%
Burglary95.07200.00%
Other theft81.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Other crime50.87150.00%
Public order50.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7033.33%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.0628.12%
Public order77.17-12.50%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.4928.00%
Public order85.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4033.33%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-75.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.978.70%
Vehicle crime84.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.40250.00%
Other theft61.22500.00%
Public order51.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.34-4.17%
Vehicle crime54.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Other theft10.17-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.39-14.29%
Other theft84.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.7447.37%
Criminal damage and arson74.9075.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order40.7033.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.22-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Public order30.70-57.14%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.320.00%
Public order74.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202426
June 202429
May 202441
April 202432
March 202425
February 202423
January 202424
December 202328
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8HP 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. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1