WITTON LANE, B71 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2AF

WITTON LANE, B71 2AF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This B71 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2AF, encompassing approximately 4180 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4196 with total crimes: 7
  • Monmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 5

WITTON LANE, B71 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.76166.67%
Shoplifting65.74500.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In July 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 offences95.98-52.63%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8511.76%
Shoplifting74.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-50.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences1710.0513.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-54.55%
Public order41.20100.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Robbery10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.20-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour113.59450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.630.00%
Robbery51.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Shoplifting30.72-57.14%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8914.29%
Shoplifting73.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2227.27%
Vehicle crime33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.42-50.00%
Burglary52.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2025.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3346.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.2633.33%
Burglary40.96-50.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.4025.00%
Burglary83.5933.33%
Other theft61.91500.00%
Vehicle crime61.4450.00%
Shoplifting61.44500.00%
Public order41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.870.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 20249
June 202419
May 202417
April 202415
March 202416
February 202414
January 202411
December 202322
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 202411
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20247
April 20243
March 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4196
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monmouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Crookhay Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Winchester Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Jefferson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kimbley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Allerton Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Lellow Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Rydding Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edwin Phillips Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1