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

Overview of Crime in B71 2LG

CANTERBURY ROAD, B71 2LG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This B71 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2LG, encompassing approximately 3838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

B71 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Campville Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

CANTERBURY ROAD, B71 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2013.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.8225.00%
Public order41.3033.33%
Shoplifting31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.91700.00%
Other theft72.08600.00%
Vehicle crime41.82-33.33%
Shoplifting41.04-42.86%
Burglary31.040.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.90-37.50%
Shoplifting73.91250.00%
Vehicle crime61.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.25100.00%
Burglary56.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.03140.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

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 offences55.99-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Public order31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8227.27%
Burglary43.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-83.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.42-58.62%
Violence and sexual offences113.13-8.33%
Burglary62.87500.00%
Other theft21.56-50.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.85-34.09%
Violence and sexual offences127.560.00%
Other theft43.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-71.43%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4421.10175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1211.4620.00%
Vehicle crime73.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.82100.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.170.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202415
May 202415
April 202424
March 202412
February 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 202312
November 202329
October 202344
September 202316

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Campville Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clifton Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Caldwell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Simon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Needwood Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beverley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glastonbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Marsh Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bustleholme Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Charlemont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sheldon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stonelea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oakwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1