B71 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2BP

B71 2BP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This B71 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2BP, encompassing approximately 3433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2BP 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

B71 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.15-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3663.64%
Anti-social behaviour55.2466.67%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences117.57-45.00%
Other theft43.20100.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.90-20.00%
Drugs35.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.81257.14%
Criminal damage and arson87.28166.67%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.45-65.00%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3642.86%
Vehicle crime45.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-20.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.08400.00%
Robbery31.46200.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9061.54%
Public order66.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.48-27.78%
Public order53.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-33.33%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202418
June 202411
May 202420
April 202425
March 20247
February 202420
January 202414
December 202321
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

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 2BP 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. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1