KENT CLOSE, B71 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2SL

KENT CLOSE, B71 2SL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This B71 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2SL, encompassing approximately 3876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2SL 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

KENT CLOSE, B71 2SL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.267.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.51-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour53.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Drugs20.77-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4850.00%
Drugs44.640.00%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.06-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson53.10-28.57%
Burglary51.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.32171.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.81-42.86%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-68.18%
Vehicle crime71.8175.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8083.33%
Vehicle crime45.68100.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Robbery20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.32-40.00%
Burglary63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Robbery41.03300.00%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3266.67%
Burglary65.1620.00%
Public order61.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.80-25.00%
Other theft53.10150.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.350.00%
Burglary54.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 202419
March 20247
February 202422
January 202412
December 202320
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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 2SL 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. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gordon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lellow Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1