ALTON GROVE, B71 3JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3JJ

ALTON GROVE, B71 3JJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This B71 3JJ 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 3JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3JJ, encompassing approximately 3512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 3JJ 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

ALTON GROVE, B71 3JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.55-21.43%
Vehicle crime43.1333.33%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2675.00%
Burglary43.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In June 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 offences83.70-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime24.27-33.33%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.54125.00%
Other theft35.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2633.33%
Vehicle crime62.280.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.12-30.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.40900.00%
Shoplifting92.85-66.67%
Burglary42.5633.33%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.96-28.95%
Public order47.690.00%
Burglary31.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-87.50%
Drugs10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-92.86%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3821.92171.43%
Violence and sexual offences1410.82-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson83.99700.00%
Burglary62.28100.00%
Vehicle crime51.71150.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.530.00%
Shoplifting144.840.00%
Public order43.990.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202414
June 20248
May 202415
April 202418
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20231
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.29 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
September 202314

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 3JJ 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. Norfolk Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Heath Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ebrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Arlington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Holly Road
    Total1
    Public order1