WATTLE ROAD, B70 9AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9AW

WATTLE ROAD, B70 9AW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This B70 9AW 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 9AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9AW, encompassing approximately 3371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B70 9AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beresford Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 5
  • Wheatley Street with total crimes: 4

WATTLE ROAD, B70 9AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.68-13.64%
Burglary55.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3869.23%
Burglary56.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.01-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour63.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5710.00%
Vehicle crime46.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.31-9.09%
Burglary25.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6829.41%
Public order36.5350.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-90.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.27-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.04900.00%
Other theft32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%

In December 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 offences2011.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.930.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.8642.86%
Vehicle crime55.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Public order41.48300.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.150.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202422
June 202413
May 202413
April 202422
March 202420
February 202422
January 202417
December 202320
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 9AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Claypit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coppice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swallow Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Claypit Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sutton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turning Point
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1