LIVING WELL STREET, B70 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9BZ

LIVING WELL STREET, B70 9BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This B70 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9BZ, encompassing approximately 3786 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 9BZ area, explore the B70 9BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B70 9BZ 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

LIVING WELL STREET, B70 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.04-28.57%
Burglary55.28-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1564.71%
Burglary87.400.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.04-19.05%
Vehicle crime54.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-33.33%
Public order41.06300.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.83-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour65.55200.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.09-23.33%
Vehicle crime56.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.1520.00%
Burglary37.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.1525.00%
Vehicle crime66.6020.00%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.09-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour95.28800.00%
Vehicle crime52.3866.67%
Public order41.320.00%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.2638.10%
Other crime87.66700.00%
Burglary42.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3631.25%
Vehicle crime55.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-28.57%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.230.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202428
June 202417
May 202421
April 202423
March 202430
February 202425
January 202420
December 202329
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 9BZ 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. Hayes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Claypit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coppice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swallow Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Butler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lime Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Irvan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1