DRAKE STREET, B71 1PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 1PA

DRAKE STREET, B71 1PA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This B71 1PA 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 1PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 1PA, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 1PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old Meeting Street with total crimes: 3

DRAKE STREET, B71 1PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2121.43%
Other theft34.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.957.69%
Vehicle crime53.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.698.33%
Other theft33.3350.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.44-36.84%
Vehicle crime43.080.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4418.75%
Other theft34.87200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1877.78%
Public order34.10200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.3150.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 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 offences96.160.00%
Burglary82.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.13-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31-33.33%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202414
June 202413
May 202412
April 202419
March 202416
February 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Old Meeting Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Garratt Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tiverton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Shaftesbury Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Victory Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. James Eaton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1