B71 4DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4DW

B71 4DW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.55 per 1,000 population. This B71 4DW 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 4DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4DW, encompassing approximately 1883 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B71 4DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Hallam Drive with total crimes: 3
  • A4031 with total crimes: 3

B71 4DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.5564.71%
Public order514.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Burglary31.59200.00%
Robbery11.59-50.00%

In July 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 offences1719.64-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson59.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Robbery22.120.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.174.55%
Public order412.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-25.00%
Theft from the person21.59100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson411.6833.33%
Robbery22.120.00%
Public order21.06-66.67%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.4221.74%
Public order614.870.00%
Other theft43.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.9553.33%
Public order612.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6566.67%
Vehicle crime22.65100.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Drugs11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.93-51.61%
Public order37.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Other theft31.59-25.00%
Burglary31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.67-18.42%
Public order616.46-40.00%
Burglary53.190.00%
Other theft42.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.79123.53%
Public order1020.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.650.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.99-26.09%
Public order59.0325.00%
Drugs32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Possession of weapons21.59100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.110.00%
Public order412.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202417
June 202423
May 202422
April 202428
March 202423
February 202415
January 202431
December 202338
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 4DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Hallam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. A4031
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Vine Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Amphion Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kiniths Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parsonage Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanway Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. All Saints Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Temple Meadows Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Little Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchfields Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Marnham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Churchview Walk
    Total1
    Public order1