B71 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2PQ

B71 2PQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This B71 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2PQ, encompassing approximately 2928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 5
  • Jefferson Close with total crimes: 3

B71 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.54-6.67%
Other theft44.78100.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.85114.29%
Other theft25.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.17-36.36%
Burglary32.39200.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.88-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.76100.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2436.36%
Vehicle crime55.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.460.00%
Other theft23.760.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.80-15.38%
Vehicle crime33.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.54333.33%
Public order34.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-76.92%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary10.68-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5630.00%
Burglary64.44500.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.22-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.41200.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.290.00%
Burglary65.800.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202411
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 20233
November 202313
October 202310
September 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crookhay Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Winchester Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Jefferson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rydding Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chester Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Surrey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waterside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1