CHURCH LANE, B71 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1AS

CHURCH LANE, B71 1AS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This B71 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1AS, encompassing approximately 4545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B71 1AS 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

CHURCH LANE, B71 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.04-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.46-4.76%
Vehicle crime54.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.10400.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Robbery30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
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 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6233.33%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
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 offences126.38-47.83%
Vehicle crime42.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
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 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.58187.50%
Vehicle crime45.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82-38.46%
Vehicle crime71.7640.00%
Other crime41.54100.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.82-18.75%
Vehicle crime52.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8223.08%
Vehicle crime43.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Burglary20.88-75.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.260.00%
Burglary82.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.76100.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1618.18%
Burglary62.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.420.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202420
June 202421
May 202412
April 202423
March 20248
February 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 1AS 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. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1