WORDSWORTH STREET, B71 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1EP

WORDSWORTH STREET, B71 1EP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This B71 1EP 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 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1EP, encompassing approximately 4043 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B71 1EP area, explore the B71 1EP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B71 1EP area, visit the B71 1EP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B71 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4
  • Drake Street with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH STREET, B71 1EP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-40.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Robbery30.7450.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6770.00%
Burglary34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69-47.37%
Burglary32.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6746.15%
Burglary54.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.68160.00%
Vehicle crime63.22200.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-54.55%
Burglary31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9410.00%
Burglary32.72-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary117.171000.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.7211.11%
Vehicle crime32.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.980.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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
January 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202412
June 202417
May 202410
April 202419
March 202413
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Garratt Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Shaftesbury Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1