B70 9DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9DH

B70 9DH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This B70 9DH 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 9DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9DH, encompassing approximately 673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B70 9DH 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
  • Vernon Street with total crimes: 1

B70 9DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.94-50.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.910.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.970.00%
Burglary11.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary413.360.00%
Other theft25.940.00%
Vehicle crime12.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.88300.00%
Public order15.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.420.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

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 weapons28.91100.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.97-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.36200.00%
Other theft24.45100.00%
Burglary12.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.8850.00%
Public order14.450.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime316.330.00%
Burglary24.45100.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Bicycle theft12.970.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.390.00%
Burglary18.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 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 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 9DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Roway Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lawley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Atlas Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1