B70 9BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9BT

B70 9BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This B70 9BT 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 9BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9BT, encompassing approximately 529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 9BT 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
  • B4166 with total crimes: 1

B70 9BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary513.210.00%
Other theft19.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.89-66.67%

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
Burglary416.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime37.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.660.00%
Other theft11.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary518.87400.00%
Other theft29.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.89-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.640.00%
Vehicle crime39.4450.00%
Public order25.660.00%
Other crime13.770.00%
Burglary11.890.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.44100.00%
Burglary13.770.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Robbery11.890.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons29.440.00%
Burglary13.770.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.89-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.21300.00%
Vehicle crime27.550.00%
Burglary13.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary316.98200.00%
Vehicle crime25.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.77100.00%
Other theft13.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-50.00%

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 theft216.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%
Vehicle crime23.77100.00%
Bicycle theft13.770.00%
Burglary11.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary213.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.770.00%
Other theft13.770.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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 9BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Roway Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. B4166
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. West Bromwich Street
    Total1
    Burglary1