BRECKNOCK ROAD, B71 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2RH

BRECKNOCK ROAD, B71 2RH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.12 per 1,000 population. This B71 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2RH, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B71 2RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Lake with total crimes: 5
  • Brett Street with total crimes: 4
  • Denbigh Crescent with total crimes: 4

BRECKNOCK ROAD, B71 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.12110.00%
Vehicle crime411.33300.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 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 offences1012.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.3933.33%
Burglary32.16-25.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Public order11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.55200.00%
Vehicle crime53.24400.00%
Burglary42.700.00%
Drugs32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-50.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.47200.00%
Burglary43.24300.00%
Other crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.95-47.06%
Vehicle crime54.86150.00%
Other theft32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.2621.43%
Public order49.17300.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.11-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson47.55100.00%
Burglary32.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1717.2688.89%
Burglary69.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.33-59.09%
Burglary44.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Robbery12.160.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.7422.22%
Burglary611.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Other theft42.16100.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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 offences1822.660.00%
Burglary129.710.00%
Vehicle crime46.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 202414
January 202417
December 20239
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Lake
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brecknock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bells Moor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heronville Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimbley Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kempson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. York Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hawkestone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Finchpath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lakeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Woodward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hill Top
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A4196
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1