GRIFFITHS ROAD, B71 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2EJ

GRIFFITHS ROAD, B71 2EJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This B71 2EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B71 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B71 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2EJ, encompassing approximately 1777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Eldalade Way with total crimes: 2

GRIFFITHS ROAD, B71 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.38-15.38%
Public order46.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.32333.33%
Burglary47.31300.00%
Other theft32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Shoplifting11.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.44-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 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 offences1919.13-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson410.6933.33%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.9423.53%
Anti-social behaviour411.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.8888.89%
Public order59.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Burglary11.69-80.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.38-25.00%
Burglary55.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81-33.33%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.38-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson36.75-25.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.19-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson49.5633.33%
Vehicle crime22.25-60.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.7564.29%
Vehicle crime512.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Other theft31.69200.00%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.190.00%
Drugs27.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 20243
April 202419
March 202421
February 202417
January 20249
December 202312
November 202317
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hampton Court
    Total6
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Eldalade Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rydding Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conway Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Crankhall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Johnson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bishop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Booth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crockford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hydes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ripon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1