MARSH LANE, B71 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2DL

MARSH LANE, B71 2DL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This B71 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2DL, encompassing approximately 3404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canterbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Princess Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Caddick Crescent with total crimes: 5

MARSH LANE, B71 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2890.91%
Criminal damage and arson46.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.76-42.11%
Other theft53.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.22-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.58100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.99127.27%
Burglary27.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9357.14%
Vehicle crime43.230.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.58-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.0650.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2922.22%
Public order23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202411
June 202411
May 202419
April 202425
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canterbury Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Princess Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Caddick Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Alexandra Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Caldwell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ripon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1