EMILY STREET, B70 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8LH

EMILY STREET, B70 8LH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This B70 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8LH, encompassing approximately 5467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B70 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowater Street with total crimes: 7
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mottram Close with total crimes: 3

EMILY STREET, B70 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.96-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.1150.00%
Vehicle crime42.1933.33%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.79-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour84.57166.67%
Other theft61.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other crime20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Public order20.37-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.34-7.14%
Other theft74.76133.33%
Public order71.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.28150.00%
Other crime40.91100.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.3316.67%
Public order65.120.00%
Burglary31.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-25.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.154.35%
Public order64.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1033.33%
Burglary40.730.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9635.29%
Vehicle crime74.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.28500.00%
Other theft51.10400.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.04-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.789.09%
Vehicle crime44.39100.00%
Other theft40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.13-4.35%
Public order54.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.210.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202425
June 202426
May 202428
April 202424
March 202423
February 202417
January 202424
December 202322
November 202323

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caroline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Charity Bick Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyng Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1