WATTLE ROAD, B70 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9EX

WATTLE ROAD, B70 9EX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This B70 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9EX, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 9EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hilton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Claypit Lane with total crimes: 2

WATTLE ROAD, B70 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.09-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5150.00%
Burglary35.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.22-16.67%
Other theft25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8750.00%
Burglary26.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.74-7.69%
Public order34.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.550.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.160.00%
Burglary34.61200.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.93-7.14%
Vehicle crime74.61600.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 202415
March 202418
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 202410
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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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