ESSEX AVENUE, B71 1HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1HR

ESSEX AVENUE, B71 1HR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This B71 1HR 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 1HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1HR, encompassing approximately 4682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B71 1HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3

ESSEX AVENUE, B71 1HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.83-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Public order20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.970.00%
Burglary63.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2866.67%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.626.67%
Other theft43.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.13-40.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.76108.33%
Vehicle crime55.340.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%

In March 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 offences127.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.5625.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-25.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.62-26.32%
Other theft42.99300.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85300.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6990.00%
Burglary74.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4811.11%
Public order52.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
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 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62-47.06%
Burglary81.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-50.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 202415
April 202425
March 202412
February 202414
January 202419
December 202310
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. 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. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1