LODGE ROAD, B70 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8NZ

LODGE ROAD, B70 8NZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.85 per 1,000 population. This B70 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8NZ, encompassing approximately 5416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 29
  • Lombard Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

LODGE ROAD, B70 8NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.230.00%
Shoplifting132.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.401100.00%
Public order92.220.00%
Other theft91.660.00%
Burglary71.660.00%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Drugs61.110.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.5217.39%
Anti-social behaviour159.9750.00%
Shoplifting132.7730.00%
Other theft72.40-30.00%
Robbery71.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Public order51.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-20.00%
Burglary30.74-62.50%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.710.00%
Other theft108.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.8525.00%
Public order101.85-28.57%
Shoplifting101.85-16.67%
Burglary81.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.1166.67%
Robbery50.9266.67%
Other crime40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons40.7433.33%
Drugs20.74-71.43%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.1591.67%
Public order148.4916.67%
Shoplifting122.589.09%
Other theft102.22-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.85-11.11%
Drugs71.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2950.00%
Possession of weapons31.11-40.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Theft from the person20.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.72-47.83%
Public order124.4350.00%
Other theft112.22-15.38%
Shoplifting112.031000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.0328.57%
Possession of weapons51.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-50.00%
Drugs40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-50.00%
Theft from the person40.7433.33%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.31109.09%
Other theft138.4918.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.40100.00%
Public order81.48300.00%
Vehicle crime81.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.48-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.290.00%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Drugs30.74-57.14%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Robbery20.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.14-37.14%
Other theft114.06-21.43%
Vehicle crime102.03233.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.8560.00%
Drugs71.4816.67%
Robbery61.29500.00%
Burglary51.11-28.57%
Shoplifting50.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-33.33%
Public order20.74-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.43-27.08%
Other theft146.4627.27%
Burglary72.5875.00%
Public order71.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-33.33%
Drugs61.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-16.67%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Robbery10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.7520.00%
Other theft118.86120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0350.00%
Drugs71.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.11-16.67%
Public order50.920.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Shoplifting40.7433.33%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Robbery30.55-50.00%
Theft from the person20.55-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.98-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour97.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.110.00%
Robbery61.11-25.00%
Public order51.11-54.55%
Other theft50.9225.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Drugs30.74-57.14%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.650.00%
Public order118.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.030.00%
Robbery81.660.00%
Drugs71.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20243
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
July 202454
June 202446
May 202446
April 202424
March 202446
February 202422
January 202435
December 202348
November 202340
October 202344

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8NZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lombard Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grange Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Lombard Street West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Blacksmith Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lyng Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Turks Headway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. St Georges Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1