B70 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9JH

B70 9JH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This B70 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9JH, encompassing approximately 6429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 9JH 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

B70 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.29800.00%
Burglary91.400.00%
Vehicle crime61.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.930.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.0218.18%
Burglary84.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.24100.00%
Robbery40.93300.00%
Other theft40.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-25.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.02-45.00%
Burglary73.42133.33%
Public order61.0920.00%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.780.00%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.4750.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.4237.93%
Public order56.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-16.67%
Other theft40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-20.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.95-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Public order40.78300.00%
Other theft40.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.62300.00%
Burglary30.62-25.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.1820.00%
Other theft65.60100.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.09-3.23%
Vehicle crime54.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Burglary40.62100.00%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences318.556.90%
Other theft64.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.62100.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Burglary20.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.4045.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.51125.00%
Other crime31.4050.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-71.43%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime73.1140.00%
Robbery41.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Theft from the person30.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.530.00%
Vehicle crime53.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202426
June 202422
May 202440
April 202429
March 202436
February 202430
January 202431
December 202329
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 9JH 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. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Oak Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Sutton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1