B70 9SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B70 9SA

B70 9SA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population. This B70 9SA 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 9SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B70 9SA, encompassing approximately 3256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

B70 9SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Tildasley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

B70 9SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.4213.04%
Burglary97.98-10.00%
Shoplifting92.7612.50%
Other theft72.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1520.00%
Vehicle crime41.84-20.00%
Robbery41.23-20.00%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.42-11.54%
Burglary107.06100.00%
Shoplifting83.07166.67%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5425.00%
Robbery51.54-16.67%
Other theft51.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-20.00%
Public order41.23-20.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.64-29.73%
Other theft67.98100.00%
Robbery61.84100.00%
Vehicle crime51.84-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-28.57%
Public order51.5466.67%
Burglary51.54400.00%
Possession of weapons51.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.3432.14%
Vehicle crime811.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.1550.00%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.9250.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Robbery30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.61-77.78%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.11-26.32%
Shoplifting98.6012.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.76100.00%
Other theft41.84-33.33%
Burglary41.23100.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-20.00%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Vehicle crime31.23-70.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.4926.67%
Vehicle crime1011.67100.00%
Shoplifting83.07300.00%
Other theft62.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Robbery30.92-25.00%
Burglary20.92-77.78%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.0450.00%
Burglary99.21200.00%
Vehicle crime52.760.00%
Robbery41.54-20.00%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Shoplifting20.92-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.42-16.67%
Shoplifting106.14-23.08%
Vehicle crime53.07-28.57%
Robbery51.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.0350.00%
Shoplifting137.37333.33%
Vehicle crime73.99-22.22%
Other crime62.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-42.86%
Public order41.230.00%
Burglary41.23100.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.27-36.00%
Vehicle crime94.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.76-12.50%
Public order42.15100.00%
Other crime41.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Shoplifting31.23-62.50%
Burglary20.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.31-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.95-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson87.6860.00%
Shoplifting82.46166.67%
Burglary72.46133.33%
Vehicle crime62.15-14.29%
Robbery61.84200.00%
Other theft51.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Other crime21.23-33.33%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.490.00%
Vehicle crime710.130.00%
Public order62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202423
June 202426
May 202437
April 202428
March 202438
February 202430
January 202420
December 202324
November 202316
October 202325
September 202333

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tildasley Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. John Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Turner Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Railway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Meeting Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bilhay Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mason Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whyley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garratt Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaftesbury Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A41
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Creed Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Winkle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cordley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Advent Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Manley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Butler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lime Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Burglary1