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

Overview of Crime in B70 8PD

GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This B70 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8PD, encompassing approximately 5145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

B70 8PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lombard Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 13

GRANGE ROAD, B70 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.320.00%
Shoplifting167.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.111100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.330.00%
Burglary81.550.00%
Other theft71.550.00%
Vehicle crime71.360.00%
Public order61.360.00%
Drugs51.170.00%
Other crime40.970.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 arson10.39-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.4122.22%
Shoplifting158.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-10.00%
Other theft71.75-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3620.00%
Robbery51.1766.67%
Vehicle crime40.97-20.00%
Burglary40.78-50.00%
Public order30.78-62.50%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.41-26.53%
Other theft107.00-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.94150.00%
Shoplifting101.9411.11%
Burglary81.94166.67%
Public order81.55-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.97-16.67%
Other crime40.97300.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Drugs10.58-83.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.3563.33%
Other theft119.5222.22%
Public order112.1437.50%
Shoplifting92.14-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.7560.00%
Drugs61.55500.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.78-25.00%
Burglary30.58-25.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.24-16.67%
Shoplifting165.83166.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.11200.00%
Other theft91.750.00%
Public order81.7514.29%
Vehicle crime61.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-37.50%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Possession of weapons40.78300.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.0816.13%
Vehicle crime107.00-16.67%
Other theft91.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7560.00%
Public order71.55250.00%
Shoplifting61.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Burglary30.58-50.00%
Robbery30.58-50.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.1314.81%
Vehicle crime126.03300.00%
Robbery62.33500.00%
Other theft61.17-33.33%
Burglary61.170.00%
Shoplifting61.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-28.57%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.16-22.86%
Other theft95.2550.00%
Shoplifting81.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.55600.00%
Burglary61.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-33.33%
Public order51.1766.67%
Drugs50.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.97-40.00%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.1052.17%
Shoplifting126.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3350.00%
Drugs71.75600.00%
Other theft61.36500.00%
Vehicle crime51.17-61.54%
Burglary40.97-33.33%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Robbery30.58-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.16-34.29%
Vehicle crime134.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.5333.33%
Burglary61.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1720.00%
Public order51.1725.00%
Robbery50.9725.00%
Shoplifting40.97-60.00%
Theft from the person40.78300.00%
Other theft10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.300.00%
Shoplifting106.800.00%
Vehicle crime71.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.360.00%
Drugs61.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Other theft50.970.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Robbery40.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 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 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
July 202444
June 202436
May 202449
April 202430
March 202436
February 202431
January 202427
December 202335
November 202323
October 202335

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202415
June 202410
May 20249
April 202416
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 202412
January 20243
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lombard Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grange Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Georges Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bratt Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1