PENNYHILL LANE, B71 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3RX

PENNYHILL LANE, B71 3RX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This B71 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3RX, encompassing approximately 2077 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 3RX 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
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 1

PENNYHILL LANE, B71 3RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.70-11.11%
Burglary43.850.00%
Shoplifting21.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.11116.67%
Burglary56.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.15100.00%
Vehicle crime62.890.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.59-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.33150.00%
Burglary42.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.81-28.95%
Other theft213.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary20.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3828.880.00%
Burglary618.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 202413
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 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
June 20241
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

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 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 3RX 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. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hartland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total1
    Public order1