B71 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1AR

B71 1AR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This B71 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B71 postcode area, which has experienced 289 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B71 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1AR, encompassing approximately 4509 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B71 1AR area, explore the B71 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3

B71 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11100.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Robbery10.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.43-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33400.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.4333.33%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7681.82%
Anti-social behaviour34.4350.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.870.00%
Vehicle crime72.4440.00%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.21-35.29%
Vehicle crime52.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1021.43%
Vehicle crime43.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.877.69%
Burglary83.10100.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7744.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.88-33.33%
Burglary40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.000.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412
April 202420
March 202411
February 202411
January 202417
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gayton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1