B70 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9BJ

B70 9BJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This B70 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9BJ, encompassing approximately 788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Road with total crimes: 2
  • Roway Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Oldbury Road with total crimes: 1

B70 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.340.00%
Vehicle crime15.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.4133.33%
Vehicle crime35.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.800.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.87200.00%
Public order13.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.87100.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Burglary12.540.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.270.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons25.070.00%
Public order22.540.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.61200.00%
Burglary13.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.41100.00%
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.54100.00%
Public order12.540.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Bicycle theft12.540.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.41300.00%
Burglary25.070.00%
Other theft12.540.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 9BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Roway Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1