DEVON CRESCENT, B71 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1BG

DEVON CRESCENT, B71 1BG, 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 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1BG, encompassing approximately 4547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B71 1BG 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
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3

DEVON CRESCENT, B71 1BG 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.04-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour62.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3329.41%
Burglary54.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.480.00%
Burglary43.74300.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.26-22.73%
Vehicle crime53.740.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.02144.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.84400.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-52.63%
Vehicle crime71.9875.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.925.56%
Other theft64.18200.00%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences189.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.9625.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order20.44-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7050.00%
Public order73.30600.00%
Burglary41.54-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.38-52.38%
Burglary72.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Burglary51.32-16.67%
Public order41.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.890.00%
Burglary64.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Public order61.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202422
June 202417
May 202417
April 202422
March 20249
February 202419
January 202418
December 202315
November 202310
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 1BG 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. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1