HOLLYHEDGE ROAD, B71 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3AF

HOLLYHEDGE ROAD, B71 3AF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This B71 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3AF, encompassing approximately 3210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Caldwell Street with total crimes: 4

HOLLYHEDGE ROAD, B71 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.61-9.09%
Vehicle crime23.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.16120.00%
Burglary43.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.11-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.54-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8562.50%
Burglary44.05300.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-57.14%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.16166.67%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.48-66.67%
Burglary62.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.84-28.95%
Other theft38.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-75.00%
Burglary20.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3820.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.840.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Burglary52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 202413
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20244
March 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20239
November 202327
October 202338

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Alexandra Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Caldwell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hartland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Road
    Total1
    Public order1