MARGARET STREET, B70 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8LE

MARGARET STREET, B70 8LE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This B70 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8LE, encompassing approximately 4977 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

B70 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Bowater Street with total crimes: 7
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4

MARGARET STREET, B70 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.27-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour116.0337.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-12.50%
Drugs71.410.00%
Public order61.41-33.33%
Other crime41.21100.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Other theft30.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.87-34.04%
Public order96.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.61-33.33%
Drugs71.61-41.67%
Other theft61.4120.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.7023.68%
Public order159.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.01100.00%
Drugs122.4150.00%
Other theft52.41150.00%
Vehicle crime41.0033.33%
Other crime40.80100.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.8726.67%
Public order97.63-18.18%
Drugs81.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.6120.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.860.00%
Public order116.03-8.33%
Drugs62.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.00-40.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.03180.00%
Public order122.8171.43%
Vehicle crime52.41150.00%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.64-11.11%
Public order74.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.458.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.4233.33%
Public order81.61-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Drugs40.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4531.58%
Public order135.0262.50%
Drugs122.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.44-9.52%
Public order83.82-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-14.29%
Drugs41.21-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-20.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.660.00%
Drugs144.220.00%
Public order92.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 202414
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202431
June 202447
May 202438
April 202430
March 202430
February 202424
January 202427
December 202325
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
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 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 8LE 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. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coyne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Charity Bick Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Livingstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bromford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Horton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southwell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dora Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1