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

Overview of Crime in B71 1HY

ESSEX AVENUE, B71 1HY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This B71 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1HY, encompassing approximately 3913 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B71 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3

ESSEX AVENUE, B71 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences188.43-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-20.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.2481.82%
Anti-social behaviour55.1166.67%
Other crime41.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Burglary41.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.64-35.29%
Other theft42.81300.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.92-41.38%
Vehicle crime34.34-40.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.27222.22%
Criminal damage and arson77.41133.33%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.94-52.63%
Vehicle crime42.3033.33%
Other crime41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7111.76%
Other theft44.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-20.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.48-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.34400.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Public order20.51-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1826.67%
Public order74.8640.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.22-25.00%
Burglary73.83600.00%
Public order51.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202420
June 202411
May 202417
April 202429
March 20249
February 202419
January 202417
December 202319
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 1HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarke'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    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. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1