B70 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8JG

B70 8JG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.80 per 1,000 population. This B70 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8JG, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Bromford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4

B70 8JG 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.08-16.67%
Drugs52.64-16.67%
Public order42.64-55.56%
Other crime32.1150.00%
Other theft31.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.85-58.82%
Public order97.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.75-33.33%
Drugs63.17-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.17300.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3439.5761.90%
Drugs1117.9437.50%
Public order115.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson95.8028.57%
Vehicle crime34.750.00%
Burglary21.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.550.00%
Public order911.08-10.00%
Drugs84.7514.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.2240.00%
Burglary43.69300.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.3816.67%
Public order1011.0811.11%
Drugs75.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.69-54.55%
Vehicle crime32.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.50120.00%
Public order95.8050.00%
Drugs44.75300.00%
Vehicle crime42.11100.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.94-28.57%
Public order67.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.17-16.67%
Other theft22.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.8550.00%
Public order811.08-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.220.00%
Drugs53.17-54.55%
Other theft32.64200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.3227.27%
Drugs117.39266.67%
Public order115.8057.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.800.00%
Burglary23.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.88-8.33%
Public order75.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6920.00%
Drugs33.17-72.73%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.270.00%
Drugs116.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.800.00%
Public order52.640.00%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 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 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202414
June 202434
May 202421
April 202421
March 202418
February 202415
January 202421
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8JG 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. Bromford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. B4166
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1