CAROLINE STREET, B70 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8LB

CAROLINE STREET, B70 8LB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This B70 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8LB, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B70 8LB 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

CAROLINE STREET, B70 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9035.29%
Anti-social behaviour86.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-25.00%
Drugs61.620.00%
Public order51.62-44.44%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.63-55.26%
Public order94.58-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.43-33.33%
Drugs62.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.2631.03%
Criminal damage and arson1210.24140.00%
Drugs123.2350.00%
Public order113.2357.14%
Vehicle crime52.96150.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.6311.54%
Drugs87.8233.33%
Public order72.16-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.3630.00%
Public order107.0111.11%
Drugs62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.55-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson125.39140.00%
Public order93.2380.00%
Drugs42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9710.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.93-28.57%
Public order51.35-16.67%
Other crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2117.65%
Criminal damage and arson75.3940.00%
Public order61.89-45.45%
Drugs41.62-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 offences1713.7521.43%
Drugs114.58266.67%
Public order112.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.770.00%
Public order51.62-16.67%
Drugs31.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1212.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.230.00%
Public order61.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 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 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202417
June 202438
May 202429
April 202426
March 202420
February 202422
January 202420
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8LB 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. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1