WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2JL

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This B71 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2JL, encompassing approximately 3261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B71 2JL 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

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.42175.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.52-27.27%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.970.00%
Other theft43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.13-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.50216.67%
Public order25.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0510.00%
Burglary43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.20-14.29%
Vehicle crime83.68166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.280.00%
Other theft34.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 20248
June 202411
May 202411
April 202419
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2JL 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. Caldwell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Oakwood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aston Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hall Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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