COTTRELL STREET, B71 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4EX

COTTRELL STREET, B71 4EX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.09 per 1,000 population. This B71 4EX 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 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4EX, encompassing approximately 2670 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

B71 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hollyoak Street with total crimes: 5

COTTRELL STREET, B71 4EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.0990.00%
Other theft1114.2383.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.1225.00%
Public order41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.10-20.00%
Shoplifting77.49250.00%
Other theft62.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2533.33%
Robbery41.500.00%
Public order31.50-75.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-91.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.34-21.88%
Public order129.36200.00%
Vehicle crime124.49200.00%
Other theft44.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.9866.67%
Other theft41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Public order41.50-42.86%
Burglary31.500.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.596.67%
Public order711.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.6225.00%
Shoplifting41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-57.14%
Burglary31.120.00%
Theft from the person21.12100.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.7150.00%
Public order711.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.6275.00%
Other theft42.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Drugs41.500.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.72-42.86%
Other theft87.490.00%
Vehicle crime53.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Shoplifting31.50-50.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.09-22.22%
Other theft813.11300.00%
Shoplifting63.00100.00%
Public order62.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8733.33%
Burglary21.50-33.33%
Robbery10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.08114.29%
Public order1016.8566.67%
Shoplifting33.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Robbery20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.48-16.00%
Public order67.86-14.29%
Robbery42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5033.33%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.100.00%
Public order79.360.00%
Shoplifting32.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202420
June 202425
May 202432
April 202432
March 202430
February 202420
January 202435
December 202345
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 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
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
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 4EX postcode area is presented below.

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