B70 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8JN

B70 8JN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This B70 8JN 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 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8JN, encompassing approximately 2634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B70 8JN 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 8JN 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 offences2118.2290.91%
Criminal damage and arson57.97-37.50%
Drugs51.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9025.00%
Public order41.90-55.56%
Burglary31.520.00%
Other theft21.14-50.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.84-67.65%
Public order94.18-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.42-11.11%
Drugs63.04-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%

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 offences3429.2354.55%
Drugs1112.9037.50%
Public order114.1857.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.1880.00%
Vehicle crime43.42100.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.604.76%
Drugs88.3533.33%
Public order73.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Burglary41.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 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 offences2118.2223.53%
Public order87.970.00%
Drugs63.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Burglary21.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.45175.00%
Public order84.1860.00%
Drugs43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Possession of weapons11.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.770.00%
Public order56.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.9441.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.4520.00%
Public order62.28-40.00%
Drugs42.28-63.64%
Other theft31.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In December 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 offences1215.5650.00%
Drugs114.55266.67%
Public order104.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.25-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.0425.00%
Public order51.900.00%
Drugs31.90-72.73%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1114.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.180.00%
Public order53.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 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 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
October 20231

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 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 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202411
June 202434
May 202422
April 202421
March 202417
February 202417
January 202417
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8JN 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. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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