B70 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9EQ

B70 9EQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This B70 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9EQ, encompassing approximately 1640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B70 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grout Street with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Claypit Close with total crimes: 1

B70 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.92-16.67%
Burglary23.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.66100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.53-25.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.22-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons24.880.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.9733.33%
Public order27.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Robbery11.830.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7028.57%
Vehicle crime15.49-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.530.00%
Vehicle crime24.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.31133.33%
Burglary34.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.83-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.75500.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.66-70.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.920.00%
Vehicle crime16.090.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Claypit Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Grenville Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stour Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ryders Green Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lawley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Atlas Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1