B70 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9PW

B70 9PW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This B70 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9PW, encompassing approximately 2082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B70 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

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

B70 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.20-22.22%
Burglary33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1628.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.320.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.16-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.360.00%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.8450.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.56-14.29%
Burglary25.760.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.60100.00%
Burglary26.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-12.50%
Public order33.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.20-12.50%
Burglary23.360.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime63.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88200.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.600.00%
Vehicle crime26.720.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 202414
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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