CANTERBURY ROAD, B71 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2LF

CANTERBURY ROAD, B71 2LF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This B71 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2LF, encompassing approximately 3652 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B71 2LF 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
  • Alexandra Crescent with total crimes: 4

CANTERBURY ROAD, B71 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5080.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9515.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.11-12.50%
Public order51.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.32-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.56700.00%
Other theft72.19600.00%
Vehicle crime41.92-33.33%
Shoplifting41.10-20.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.31-44.00%
Vehicle crime63.83100.00%
Shoplifting51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.50150.00%
Burglary36.84200.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3733.33%
Public order41.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7650.00%
Burglary54.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.94-33.33%
Burglary32.740.00%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 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 offences158.767.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.110.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.320.00%
Vehicle crime93.830.00%
Shoplifting62.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202415
June 202413
May 202414
April 202425
March 202410
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 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 2LF 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. Alexandra Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Caldwell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Westminster Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Florence Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Hall Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jervoise Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Needwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Campville Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ripon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wells Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marsh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1