ROWLEY VIEW, B70 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8QR

ROWLEY VIEW, B70 8QR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This B70 8QR 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 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8QR, encompassing approximately 5792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 8QR area, explore the B70 8QR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

B70 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beresford Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Clifford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lambert End with total crimes: 4

ROWLEY VIEW, B70 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.630.00%
Burglary71.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1175.00%
Burglary41.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other theft30.52-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-60.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.15-40.00%
Other theft73.11250.00%
Possession of weapons51.21400.00%
Burglary50.86150.00%
Public order50.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.520.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.29-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson55.180.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.5321.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.87-16.67%
Other theft40.86-33.33%
Public order40.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69300.00%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.6312.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.83100.00%
Other theft61.04500.00%
Vehicle crime51.0466.67%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.914.17%
Public order44.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-83.33%
Other theft10.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2914.29%
Other theft74.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-42.86%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.63133.33%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.42-10.00%
Vehicle crime63.1150.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-40.00%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52200.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202418
June 202418
May 202430
April 202434
March 202428
February 202425
January 202424
December 202321
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 8QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clifford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1