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

Overview of Crime in B71 2JN

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population. This B71 2JN 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 2JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2JN, encompassing approximately 3175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2JN 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 2JN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56-25.00%
Public order62.83100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.509.09%
Other theft43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%

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 offences116.30-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.46100.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.50183.33%
Public order25.350.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6720.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.98-54.55%
Public order41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
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 offences116.9322.22%
Burglary43.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.67-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4650.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-71.43%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.50-21.43%
Vehicle crime73.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences148.190.00%
Other theft34.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 202417
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20241
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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 2JN 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. Hall Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hampton Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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