THE BROADWAY, B71 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2QG

THE BROADWAY, B71 2QG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This B71 2QG 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 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2QG, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B71 2QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4196 with total crimes: 8
  • Monmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 5

THE BROADWAY, B71 2QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.04120.00%
Shoplifting66.52500.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Other crime31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.41-54.55%
Public order32.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.30-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1529.41%
Shoplifting76.520.00%
Burglary32.08-25.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Robbery10.890.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5613.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.04133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-66.67%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.45-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour124.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.56200.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.89-57.14%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.860.00%
Shoplifting75.040.00%
Vehicle crime62.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 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 offences1710.0821.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Robbery30.8950.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3855.56%
Burglary54.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.48150.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52-30.77%
Public order32.67-40.00%
Burglary30.89-66.67%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.59-85.71%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.60-27.78%
Burglary93.85-25.00%
Shoplifting82.67700.00%
Other theft72.37600.00%
Vehicle crime52.0866.67%
Public order51.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.4250.00%
Burglary125.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.56200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.490.00%
Burglary33.560.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202410
June 202422
May 202417
April 202415
March 202417
February 202417
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20247
April 20243
March 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4196
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monmouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Crookhay Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Jefferson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sydney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawkes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimbley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. John Woodward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hill Top
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edwin Phillips Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1