BIRD END, B71 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3EA

BIRD END, B71 3EA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This B71 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3EA, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B71 3EA area, explore the B71 3EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B71 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Cottesmore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whittington Close with total crimes: 2

BIRD END, B71 3EA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.10-33.33%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.990.00%
Burglary34.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.7266.67%
Other theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences188.3750.00%
Burglary55.5866.67%
Vehicle crime31.55-57.14%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5450.00%
Vehicle crime73.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.34-20.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.58-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.09300.00%
Shoplifting94.96-66.67%
Burglary72.79-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.05-28.95%
Burglary138.37225.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.03-77.78%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-66.67%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3824.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences1811.780.00%
Vehicle crime65.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Burglary41.550.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 202418
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 202316
November 20234
October 202318

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

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20237
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cottesmore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whittington Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turners Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Farm End Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charlemont Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Julia Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hartland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Road
    Total1
    Public order1