BERESFORD CRESCENT, B70 9JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9JB

BERESFORD CRESCENT, B70 9JB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This B70 9JB 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 9JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9JB, encompassing approximately 5994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

B70 9JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 13
  • Beresford Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 5

BERESFORD CRESCENT, B70 9JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.5131.03%
Criminal damage and arson96.3428.57%
Burglary91.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.50133.33%
Vehicle crime61.17500.00%
Other theft61.0050.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.3416.00%
Burglary84.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33133.33%
Robbery41.17300.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-40.00%
Other crime20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Public order10.17-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.34-34.21%
Other theft64.17200.00%
Public order61.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Other crime50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.8418.75%
Criminal damage and arson66.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Other theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.68-17.95%
Criminal damage and arson65.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0066.67%
Vehicle crime50.83-16.67%
Public order40.83300.00%
Possession of weapons40.67300.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.8421.88%
Vehicle crime66.510.00%
Other theft61.00200.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.013.23%
Vehicle crime65.3450.00%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.34-11.43%
Other theft65.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.0145.83%
Criminal damage and arson95.8480.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-42.86%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.510.00%
Vehicle crime74.00250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.000.00%
Robbery31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202429
June 202425
May 202438
April 202432
March 202439
February 202432
January 202431
December 202335
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grange Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Acorn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hayes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Claypit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coppice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cordley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1