NEW ROAD, B70 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9BQ

NEW ROAD, B70 9BQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population. This B70 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B70 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Street with total crimes: 5
  • Wheatley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3

NEW ROAD, B70 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.23-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson45.06100.00%
Burglary31.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5369.23%
Burglary46.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.448.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.87-33.33%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.57200.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.72-10.00%
Vehicle crime45.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 offences208.345.26%
Burglary25.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.535.56%
Public order35.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-90.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.36900.00%
Public order32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.125.26%
Burglary35.95200.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6146.15%
Vehicle crime55.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Public order41.49300.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.870.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202422
June 202413
May 202412
April 202418
March 202420
February 202419
January 202418
December 202320
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
February 20243
January 20243
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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

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 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

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