B71 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1HB

B71 1HB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This B71 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1HB, encompassing approximately 4958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B71 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3

B71 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.07-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2150.00%
Public order41.2133.33%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.08-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.03500.00%
Burglary61.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2640.00%
Burglary54.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4675.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.07-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour62.42200.00%
Vehicle crime51.21-16.67%
Public order41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons30.810.00%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.07-17.39%
Other theft63.83100.00%
Vehicle crime61.2150.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2891.67%
Burglary54.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order30.61-50.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.05-29.41%
Public order62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8730.77%
Burglary63.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-16.67%
Public order41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202420
June 202421
May 202415
April 202421
March 202412
February 202419
January 202423
December 202312
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gayton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A4031
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vine Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parsonage Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. All Saints Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1