B70 9PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9PR

B70 9PR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This B70 9PR 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 9PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9PR, encompassing approximately 2979 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B70 9PR area, explore the B70 9PR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B70 9PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 2

B70 9PR 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.72-42.11%
Burglary43.690.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7490.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.380.00%
Burglary41.3433.33%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72-23.08%
Burglary33.3650.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.06-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.36200.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4111.11%
Vehicle crime36.7150.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 offences188.7363.64%
Burglary26.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.38-15.38%
Public order33.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

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 offences1310.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.360.00%
Burglary33.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.36100.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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 offences1310.74-7.14%
Vehicle crime74.36600.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3827.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.70100.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.060.00%
Other theft33.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202419
June 202410
May 202413
April 202420
March 202418
February 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 202410
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Claypit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Claypit Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sutton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turning Point
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lawley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Atlas Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1