WALSALL ROAD, B71 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3AZ

WALSALL ROAD, B71 3AZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This B71 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3AZ, encompassing approximately 3635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canterbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sheldon Road with total crimes: 2

WALSALL ROAD, B71 3AZ 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 offences147.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.85-42.86%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.189.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.300.00%
Public order51.9366.67%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.03600.00%
Other theft61.93200.00%
Vehicle crime41.65-33.33%
Shoplifting41.10-42.86%
Burglary31.100.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.53-50.00%
Shoplifting72.48600.00%
Vehicle crime61.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.18125.00%
Vehicle crime54.950.00%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-66.67%
Public order41.10100.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.33140.00%
Burglary33.30-40.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05-61.54%
Burglary51.380.00%
Shoplifting31.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4330.00%
Other theft33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3525.00%
Shoplifting62.75200.00%
Vehicle crime51.65150.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-25.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences87.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 202418
March 20248
February 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canterbury Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakwood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florence Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hall Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charlemont Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Jervoise Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Needwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Campville Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sandfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1