RAYFORD DRIVE, B71 3QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3QW

RAYFORD DRIVE, B71 3QW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This B71 3QW 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 3QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3QW, encompassing approximately 2017 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 3QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyndmill Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Beacon View Road with total crimes: 7
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 3

RAYFORD DRIVE, B71 3QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.38-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 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 offences1113.38-26.67%
Vehicle crime45.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Bicycle theft11.980.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3915.38%
Vehicle crime47.430.00%
Other crime21.980.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.378.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.440.00%
Vehicle crime42.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Burglary20.990.00%

In April 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 offences1211.8933.33%
Vehicle crime55.95-16.67%
Robbery32.480.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.89200.00%
Vehicle crime64.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.95-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8971.43%
Other theft45.95100.00%
Vehicle crime41.98300.00%
Burglary31.98200.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94-12.50%
Other theft23.47100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.91-42.86%
Vehicle crime53.9625.00%
Burglary32.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.40-30.00%
Vehicle crime46.940.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Burglary10.99-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.910.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 20243
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wyndmill Crescent
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beacon View Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Burdock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Andrew Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Kelverley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rayford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burghley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1