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

Overview of Crime in B71 2JR

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This B71 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2JR, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B71 2JR area, explore the B71 2JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2JR 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
  • Caldwell Street with total crimes: 4

WESTMINSTER ROAD, B71 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.5781.82%
Anti-social behaviour36.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.650.00%
Public order73.52133.33%
Vehicle crime32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.330.00%
Burglary33.520.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.73-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.52150.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.93142.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.440.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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 offences55.77-50.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.370.00%
Burglary53.20400.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences107.05-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.2050.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.01-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour34.1650.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-75.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.890.00%
Vehicle crime85.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202411
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 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 2JR 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. Caldwell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Oakwood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aston Court
    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. Needwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Eldalade Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ripon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1