HEATH LANE, B71 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2BN

HEATH LANE, B71 2BN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This B71 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2BN, encompassing approximately 4374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B71 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 3
  • Norfolk Avenue with total crimes: 2

HEATH LANE, B71 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0045.45%
Burglary53.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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 offences115.03-8.33%
Other theft42.510.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.34-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.7783.33%
Vehicle crime45.0333.33%
Other theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.86-14.29%
Other crime42.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.40-6.67%
Vehicle crime43.20100.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4066.67%
Burglary63.43500.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5780.00%
Public order52.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-87.50%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary85.7260.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-64.29%
Public order41.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-70.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.20900.00%
Vehicle crime52.2925.00%
Burglary51.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14100.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.540.00%
Vehicle crime44.120.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202416
June 202411
May 202412
April 202422
March 202412
February 202414
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bank Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vowles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1