B71 1DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1DQ

B71 1DQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This B71 1DQ 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 1DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1DQ, encompassing approximately 4212 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 1DQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

B71 1DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.41-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.61300.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 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 offences179.26-5.56%
Vehicle crime54.04400.00%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.36125.00%
Drugs34.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.99-57.89%
Vehicle crime51.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.31137.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.51400.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.12166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.90-55.56%
Public order41.90300.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8850.00%
Other theft34.27200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Robbery10.71-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 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 offences127.369.09%
Vehicle crime42.85300.00%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3610.00%
Burglary62.610.00%
Public order61.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.70-23.08%
Burglary62.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences138.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202417
June 202418
May 20248
April 202419
March 20248
February 202418
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
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 1DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1