SHROPSHIRE WAY, B71 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1BT

SHROPSHIRE WAY, B71 1BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population. This B71 1BT 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 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1BT, encompassing approximately 3957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B71 1BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3

SHROPSHIRE WAY, B71 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.8523.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.26300.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.59-27.78%
Vehicle crime43.28100.00%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.34-25.00%
Drugs44.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-50.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.63-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.01-25.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.14177.78%
Anti-social behaviour76.32250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.52-33.33%
Burglary31.010.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime62.2750.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.1292.86%
Vehicle crime46.82300.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Robbery20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.60-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.540.00%
Robbery41.01300.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Public order20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.1476.47%
Public order77.58133.33%
Burglary61.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.12-22.73%
Other theft54.3066.67%
Burglary51.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.560.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202413
June 202418
May 202424
April 202425
March 20249
February 202427
January 202414
December 202330
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Monmouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarke'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Allerton Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lellow Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edwin Phillips Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1