B71 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2SG

B71 2SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This B71 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2SG, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clarke'S Lane with total crimes: 3

B71 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences178.11112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Drugs20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.90-11.76%
Drugs33.690.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

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 offences1710.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In April 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 offences1710.5754.55%
Criminal damage and arson74.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.72500.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.65-45.00%
Vehicle crime42.7033.33%
Public order30.9850.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.11100.00%
Vehicle crime34.92200.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Robbery20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.11-62.96%
Burglary42.46-33.33%
Robbery40.98300.00%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5558.82%
Burglary66.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4766.67%
Public order51.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.32-5.56%
Other theft54.18150.00%
Burglary41.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.820.00%
Burglary54.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20248
June 202415
May 202417
April 202417
March 202411
February 202420
January 202410
December 202327
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Monmouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarke'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Jefferson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Allerton Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lellow Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Edwin Phillips Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1