B71 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4HU

B71 4HU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.24 per 1,000 population. This B71 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4HU, encompassing approximately 2777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Hollyoak Street with total crimes: 5
  • Eden Grove with total crimes: 3

B71 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.2484.21%
Other theft512.6025.00%
Public order41.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.68-26.92%
Other theft46.84300.00%
Robbery31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order20.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.64-3.70%
Public order89.36300.00%
Vehicle crime52.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.20-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson49.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.2816.00%
Public order610.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-50.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson89.00166.67%
Public order62.8850.00%
Vehicle crime42.16100.00%
Burglary31.44-25.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.60-60.53%
Public order45.40-20.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.16-15.56%
Public order513.68-58.33%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.12125.00%
Public order1216.20140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.04-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson57.2066.67%
Public order51.80-16.67%
Burglary31.8050.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2315.120.00%
Public order68.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202419
June 202426
May 202427
April 202429
March 202425
February 202415
January 202438
December 202345
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
December 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 4HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Hollyoak Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Eden Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hallam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Amphion Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Lewisham Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kiniths Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Withers Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. All Saints Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Lyndon
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cranbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Temple Meadows Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1