SHERIDAN STREET, B71 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4EF

SHERIDAN STREET, B71 4EF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.60 per 1,000 population. This B71 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4EF, encompassing approximately 2901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

B71 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

SHERIDAN STREET, B71 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.6056.00%
Other theft1213.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.1475.00%
Shoplifting72.41-41.67%
Public order62.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0733.33%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.09-7.41%
Shoplifting128.6271.43%
Other theft64.1420.00%
Robbery52.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Public order31.03-76.92%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.53-18.18%
Public order139.30225.00%
Vehicle crime134.48160.00%
Shoplifting74.4840.00%
Other theft52.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.43-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson611.3750.00%
Shoplifting52.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Other theft41.72100.00%
Theft from the person41.38100.00%
Public order41.38-50.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.479.68%
Public order811.72-20.00%
Shoplifting72.76133.33%
Vehicle crime52.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-50.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Robbery20.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.8547.62%
Public order1010.68233.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.45100.00%
Drugs62.760.00%
Other theft42.07-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting31.38-50.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.95-44.74%
Other theft97.24-10.00%
Shoplifting63.10-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Public order31.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.57-20.83%
Shoplifting1113.1037.50%
Other theft103.79400.00%
Public order73.45-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Theft from the person21.38-33.33%
Robbery10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4829.6492.00%
Public order1016.5442.86%
Shoplifting83.45-11.11%
Theft from the person32.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Robbery31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.99-16.67%
Shoplifting98.6250.00%
Public order73.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4125.00%
Robbery41.72100.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.370.00%
Shoplifting610.340.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202425
June 202427
May 202433
April 202434
March 202431
February 202421
January 202438
December 202348
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 202413
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20246
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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 4EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hollyoak Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Eden Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hallam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Summer Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Albion Field Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Clement'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hargate Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lily Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lewisham Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kiniths Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Summerfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Withers Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bratt Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victory Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. James Eaton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lyndon
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cranbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1