WOODWARD STREET, B71 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4AP

WOODWARD STREET, B71 4AP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This B71 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4AP, encompassing approximately 2030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hollyoak Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hallam Drive with total crimes: 3

WOODWARD STREET, B71 4AP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2983.33%
Other theft95.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.430.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.30250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-33.33%
Other theft52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-90.91%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-85.71%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1118.23175.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.42-35.71%
Public order74.4375.00%
Other theft53.4525.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.73100.00%
Other theft46.90100.00%
Vehicle crime41.9733.33%
Public order41.970.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Shoplifting21.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.81-58.82%
Shoplifting43.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Theft from the person21.48100.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.7054.55%
Criminal damage and arson58.37150.00%
Public order42.46300.00%
Other theft31.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.27-21.43%
Other theft65.4250.00%
Shoplifting32.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.78-33.33%
Shoplifting66.90100.00%
Other theft42.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.97-33.33%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.21110.00%
Public order310.3450.00%
Shoplifting31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Robbery20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8142.86%
Robbery44.930.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.840.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202414
April 20247
March 202417
February 202411
January 202414
December 202321
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hollyoak Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hallam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Summer Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albion Field Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Clement'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lewisham Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kiniths Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Withers Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Lyndon
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cranbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1