B70 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9LP

B70 9LP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.01 per 1,000 population. This B70 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9LP, encompassing approximately 4406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

B70 9LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Tildasley Street with total crimes: 8

B70 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.018.11%
Burglary139.0844.44%
Criminal damage and arson92.95125.00%
Other theft92.0480.00%
Shoplifting92.0412.50%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Robbery40.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.5223.33%
Burglary98.4080.00%
Shoplifting82.04166.67%
Public order51.82-28.57%
Robbery51.130.00%
Other theft51.13-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.910.00%
Other crime20.91-66.67%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.74-36.17%
Other theft76.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.590.00%
Public order71.5940.00%
Other crime61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-37.50%
Robbery51.1366.67%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.9133.33%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.2038.24%
Vehicle crime810.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.590.00%
Public order51.3625.00%
Other theft41.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-77.78%
Theft from the person10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.06-8.11%
Shoplifting97.7212.50%
Vehicle crime62.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3620.00%
Other theft51.36-28.57%
Public order41.130.00%
Robbery40.9133.33%
Burglary30.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.292.78%
Vehicle crime108.4066.67%
Shoplifting82.27300.00%
Other theft71.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Public order41.130.00%
Burglary30.91-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68200.00%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.1156.52%
Burglary108.17233.33%
Vehicle crime62.2720.00%
Robbery41.360.00%
Other theft40.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Shoplifting20.68-80.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.98-25.81%
Shoplifting105.22-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour52.2766.67%
Vehicle crime51.13-44.44%
Other theft51.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Robbery40.9133.33%
Public order40.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Burglary30.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.7455.00%
Shoplifting137.04333.33%
Vehicle crime92.95-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04-25.00%
Other crime61.3650.00%
Public order41.36-33.33%
Other theft30.910.00%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.75-25.93%
Vehicle crime104.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.270.00%
Public order61.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Other crime41.13100.00%
Burglary30.91-57.14%
Shoplifting30.68-62.50%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.130.00%
Shoplifting81.820.00%
Burglary71.820.00%
Robbery61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Other theft51.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
July 202437
June 202430
May 202447
April 202434
March 202437
February 202436
January 202423
December 202331
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 202313
November 20233
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B70 9LP 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tildasley Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Hayes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Meeting Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bilhay Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Coppice Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Garratt Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A41
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Winkle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cordley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Harwood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Butler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1