B71 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3LR

B71 3LR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This B71 3LR 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 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3LR, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B71 3LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyndmill Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Carisbrooke Road with total crimes: 4

B71 3LR 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.09-6.67%
Vehicle crime54.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-50.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.65-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour85.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.85-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.4169.23%
Anti-social behaviour107.83233.33%
Vehicle crime73.5640.00%
Other theft52.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Shoplifting41.78-42.86%
Public order41.42300.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.588.33%
Shoplifting74.62600.00%
Vehicle crime52.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.740.00%
Vehicle crime84.270.00%
Burglary32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.2750.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1310.67-23.53%
Other theft34.62200.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.03325.00%
Burglary56.0566.67%
Public order21.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-76.47%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3270.00%
Vehicle crime26.050.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences1010.6711.11%
Shoplifting63.56200.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.740.00%
Burglary53.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 202422
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413
January 202417
December 20234
November 202317
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wyndmill Crescent
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Carisbrooke Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Oakwood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florence Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Addison Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Charlemont Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Jervoise Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Needwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Campville Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sandfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Burghley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Addison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canalside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cobham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1