GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8PB

GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.00 per 1,000 population. This B70 8PB 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 8PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8PB, encompassing approximately 4874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 8PB 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

GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5532.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.280.00%
Shoplifting163.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.281200.00%
Burglary102.670.00%
Public order92.050.00%
Other theft91.850.00%
Drugs71.850.00%
Vehicle crime71.440.00%
Robbery61.440.00%
Other crime41.230.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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 arson10.41-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5827.4920.83%
Shoplifting1611.9045.45%
Anti-social behaviour143.2816.67%
Other theft92.87-25.00%
Robbery91.8528.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-50.00%
Burglary40.82-50.00%
Public order40.82-66.67%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.90-15.79%
Other theft129.859.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.4633.33%
Public order122.46-20.00%
Shoplifting112.46-8.33%
Burglary82.26166.67%
Vehicle crime81.640.00%
Robbery71.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-33.33%
Other crime41.23100.00%
Possession of weapons40.8233.33%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Drugs10.41-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5729.1354.05%
Public order1511.6936.36%
Shoplifting123.08-29.41%
Other theft112.46-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.8550.00%
Drugs81.85100.00%
Vehicle crime81.6433.33%
Possession of weapons31.64-40.00%
Burglary30.62-25.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.23-24.49%
Shoplifting177.59183.33%
Other theft123.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.4657.14%
Public order112.2622.22%
Vehicle crime62.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.230.00%
Burglary41.03-20.00%
Drugs40.820.00%
Theft from the person40.820.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Robbery30.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.2644.12%
Other theft1410.0516.67%
Vehicle crime102.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.05100.00%
Public order92.05350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.85-12.50%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Possession of weapons51.23400.00%
Burglary51.03-16.67%
Drugs41.03-33.33%
Theft from the person40.82300.00%
Robbery30.82-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.72-10.53%
Vehicle crime126.97300.00%
Other theft122.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.460.00%
Robbery71.64600.00%
Burglary61.440.00%
Shoplifting61.23-33.33%
Drugs61.23-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-37.50%
Public order21.03-71.43%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.13-22.45%
Other theft147.8027.27%
Shoplifting92.87-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.85-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.6414.29%
Public order71.6416.67%
Drugs71.44-12.50%
Burglary61.4450.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4925.4436.11%
Shoplifting1310.05225.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6737.50%
Other theft112.26120.00%
Drugs82.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.64-30.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Vehicle crime61.23-53.85%
Burglary41.23-33.33%
Robbery40.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.62-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime137.3885.71%
Anti-social behaviour102.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.0560.00%
Burglary61.640.00%
Public order61.23-40.00%
Robbery61.23-25.00%
Other theft51.23-16.67%
Theft from the person51.03400.00%
Shoplifting41.03-60.00%
Drugs20.82-77.78%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.820.00%
Public order109.850.00%
Shoplifting102.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.050.00%
Drugs91.850.00%
Robbery81.850.00%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Other theft61.440.00%
Burglary61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202414
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202458
June 202448
May 202457
April 202437
March 202449
February 202434
January 202438
December 202349
November 202336
October 202348

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 202414
February 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202416
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

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 8PB 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bowater Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lombard Street West
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. John Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Summerfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Georges Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bratt Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1