SOMERSET ROAD, B71 1HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1HN

SOMERSET ROAD, B71 1HN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This B71 1HN 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 1HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1HN, encompassing approximately 4713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 1HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3

SOMERSET ROAD, B71 1HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.73-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour72.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.910.00%
Burglary63.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 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 offences186.790.00%
Burglary53.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.15-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.82100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.64100.00%
Vehicle crime44.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.64-42.11%
Vehicle crime42.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85100.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.06-9.52%
Other theft54.03150.00%
Vehicle crime51.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In January 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 offences218.2750.00%
Burglary54.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9427.27%
Public order62.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Burglary10.42-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.58-31.25%
Burglary72.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.910.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202418
June 202418
May 202418
April 202422
March 202411
February 202419
January 202421
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gayton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wilford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1