WOOD LANE, B70 9PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9PU

WOOD LANE, B70 9PU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 population. This B70 9PU 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 9PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9PU, encompassing approximately 3458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B70 9PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beresford Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lambert End with total crimes: 4

WOOD LANE, B70 9PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.86-19.05%
Burglary74.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Burglary51.4566.67%
Other theft21.45-33.33%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.54-6.25%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.4647.37%
Vehicle crime48.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.81-24.00%
Burglary25.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.4131.58%
Public order37.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-90.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.49900.00%
Other theft62.89500.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.705.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.490.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5712.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.45100.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.630.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202421
June 202415
May 202416
April 202428
March 202419
February 202425
January 202419
December 202319
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

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

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beresford Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lambert End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wheatley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mottram Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Ireland Green Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Claypit Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Skidmore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hanbury Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Copson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Piercy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Claypit Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sutton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Turning Point
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1