B70 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8JA

B70 8JA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.43 per 1,000 population. This B70 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8JA, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B70 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mottram Close with total crimes: 3

B70 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-28.57%
Drugs51.81-16.67%
Public order51.81-44.44%
Other theft31.810.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.79-60.53%
Public order95.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.25-30.00%
Drugs62.53-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.6340.74%
Drugs1113.7337.50%
Public order113.9710.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.9766.67%
Vehicle crime33.6150.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.3222.73%
Public order109.760.00%
Drugs83.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.8920.00%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.7022.22%
Public order107.9511.11%
Drugs63.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.43-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson126.50200.00%
Public order94.3480.00%
Drugs43.25300.00%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.92-13.64%
Public order56.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-33.33%
Other crime11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.3429.41%
Public order87.95-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.8920.00%
Drugs52.17-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3441.67%
Drugs116.14266.67%
Public order113.9783.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.340.00%
Public order62.170.00%
Drugs32.170.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202415
June 202438
May 202427
April 202422
March 202418
February 202419
January 202422
December 202317
November 202312

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4034
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1