B71 1NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1NW

B71 1NW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This B71 1NW 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 1NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1NW, encompassing approximately 3370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B71 1NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 5
  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5

B71 1NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8783.33%
Other theft46.53100.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.60-14.29%
Burglary43.5633.33%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.15400.00%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.20-17.65%
Burglary44.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 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 offences178.9054.55%
Burglary45.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1210.00%
Vehicle crime63.26200.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.82-37.50%
Other crime32.970.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3123.08%
Vehicle crime34.75-40.00%
Burglary30.89-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3885.71%
Burglary113.86450.00%
Vehicle crime53.26400.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Burglary21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences129.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.560.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414
April 202417
March 202411
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Old Meeting Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Garratt Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1