B71 2SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2SX

B71 2SX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This B71 2SX 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 2SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2SX, encompassing approximately 3853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 2SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monmouth Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Denbigh Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Kesteven Road with total crimes: 3

B71 2SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34300.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Drugs20.78-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.757.14%
Drugs53.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 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 offences1410.12-22.22%
Burglary53.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Drugs41.040.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order20.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.08260.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.67500.00%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.97133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
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 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0833.33%
Public order35.1950.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Robbery20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
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 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.38-6.25%
Burglary43.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Public order20.52-33.33%
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 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0814.29%
Burglary74.1575.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences149.08-17.65%
Other theft43.63100.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 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 offences1710.900.00%
Burglary64.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20249
June 202415
May 202414
April 202418
March 20245
February 202420
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Monmouth Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Denbigh Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kesteven Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarke'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ely Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nottingham Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leacroft Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trotter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stafford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Sussex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Angus Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bowfell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lindsey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Jowett'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wills Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1