WESTMORLAND COURT, B71 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1HJ

WESTMORLAND COURT, B71 1HJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This B71 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1HJ, encompassing approximately 4411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B71 1HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clarke'S Lane with total crimes: 3

WESTMORLAND COURT, B71 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1333.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9717.65%
Anti-social behaviour44.53100.00%
Other crime40.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.486.25%
Burglary43.85300.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.03-38.46%
Drugs33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-71.43%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.65160.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.89250.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.16-52.38%
Vehicle crime52.2766.67%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Other crime40.910.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.6116.67%
Other theft44.76300.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6850.00%
Burglary10.68-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2928.57%
Burglary54.08400.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.037.69%
Public order83.1760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-25.00%
Burglary10.68-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.61-31.58%
Burglary72.95600.00%
Public order51.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59200.00%
Public order41.3633.33%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.520.00%
Burglary64.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 202426
March 202410
February 202421
January 202418
December 202314
November 202313
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarke'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1