GADS LANE, B70 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 8QU

GADS LANE, B70 8QU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This B70 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 8QU, encompassing approximately 4751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 8QU 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

GADS LANE, B70 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1028.57%
Burglary73.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26150.00%
Vehicle crime41.0533.33%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.957.69%
Criminal damage and arson62.95200.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.58-48.00%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Other theft40.84100.00%
Possession of weapons30.84200.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 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 offences258.63-3.85%
Public order45.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-20.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.7336.84%
Burglary55.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.050.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1618.75%
Criminal damage and arson54.0066.67%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.10-5.88%
Public order33.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-83.33%
Other theft10.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0513.33%
Other theft73.58600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.470.00%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.687.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.16100.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.37-6.67%
Other theft42.95100.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63200.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202414
June 202413
May 202425
April 202426
March 202419
February 202416
January 202417
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 8QU 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. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brandon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Emily Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1