JAMES EATON CLOSE, B71 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1EZ

JAMES EATON CLOSE, B71 1EZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This B71 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1EZ, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

B71 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Hollyoak Street with total crimes: 5
  • Drake Street with total crimes: 3

JAMES EATON CLOSE, B71 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.10166.67%
Other theft72.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-20.00%
Public order41.0433.33%
Drugs31.0450.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.51-3.70%
Vehicle crime56.74-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.30400.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Public order30.78-57.14%
Robbery30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.58-15.62%
Vehicle crime127.0050.00%
Public order73.11600.00%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Robbery30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.80-27.27%
Vehicle crime88.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-20.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.26-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.2137.50%
Public order811.4060.00%
Vehicle crime72.0740.00%
Other theft51.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Drugs11.04-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.54113.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.2925.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-28.57%
Public order51.3066.67%
Drugs41.300.00%
Other theft31.04-57.14%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.18-55.88%
Other theft73.890.00%
Vehicle crime71.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-20.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.32-15.00%
Other theft78.81250.00%
Public order51.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime41.30-20.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.62100.00%
Public order1010.36100.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Robbery31.30200.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime55.18-28.57%
Public order51.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.770.00%
Vehicle crime76.480.00%
Public order51.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202426
June 202427
May 202432
April 202444
March 202432
February 202415
January 202434
December 202340
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Hollyoak Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Eden Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Albion Field Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alba Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Shaftesbury Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hargate Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lewisham Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Summerfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Withers Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. A41
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Georges Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bratt Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Sandwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Victory Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. James Eaton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lyndon
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1