RIDING CLOSE, B71 3SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 3SG

RIDING CLOSE, B71 3SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This B71 3SG 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 3SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 3SG, encompassing approximately 2383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 3SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottesmore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whittington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sheldon Road with total crimes: 2

RIDING CLOSE, B71 3SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-9.09%
Burglary24.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.81-38.46%
Other theft33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Shoplifting21.26100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.97116.67%
Burglary45.4533.33%
Vehicle crime11.68-80.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.07500.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-90.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2925.00%
Vehicle crime24.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.75-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.78166.67%
Burglary53.36-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2721.82-28.95%
Burglary1311.33550.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.45-75.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3827.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences1215.940.00%
Vehicle crime45.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 202313
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cottesmore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whittington Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turners Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Julia Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hartland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1