B71 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1BW

B71 1BW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This B71 1BW 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 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1BW, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B71 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4

B71 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4553.85%
Other theft45.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 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 offences138.80-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour53.58150.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.73111.11%
Drugs55.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.60-55.00%
Vehicle crime42.48100.00%
Burglary31.10-25.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.50400.00%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-66.67%
Other theft20.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.98-9.09%
Vehicle crime62.750.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.23-15.38%
Burglary43.03-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences138.5344.44%
Burglary63.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary107.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.75-47.06%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Public order21.10100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38150.00%
Burglary21.38-75.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.180.00%
Burglary84.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202413
June 202419
May 20249
April 202420
March 202410
February 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1