B71 4JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4JH

B71 4JH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.35 per 1,000 population. This B71 4JH 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 4JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4JH, encompassing approximately 579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B71 4JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Boundary Place with total crimes: 7
  • Raleigh Close with total crimes: 2

B71 4JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.35-37.50%
Public order38.63-72.73%
Shoplifting35.18-25.00%
Drugs25.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Other theft13.450.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1160.421000.00%
Violence and sexual offences818.9960.00%
Shoplifting413.81300.00%
Drugs36.90200.00%
Possession of weapons35.180.00%
Vehicle crime25.18-33.33%
Burglary23.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.44400.00%
Vehicle crime38.630.00%
Other theft15.18-50.00%
Public order11.73-85.71%
Shoplifting11.73-50.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order731.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.080.00%
Other theft23.450.00%
Shoplifting23.450.00%
Robbery13.450.00%
Burglary11.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.73-50.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order429.35-33.33%
Burglary26.900.00%
Possession of weapons23.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Shoplifting23.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-80.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order648.3320.00%
Vehicle crime510.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.63-16.67%
Shoplifting58.6366.67%
Other theft38.630.00%
Other crime15.180.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences639.70-53.85%
Public order510.360.00%
Other theft38.63200.00%
Shoplifting35.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.450.00%
Burglary13.450.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.33225.00%
Public order522.4466.67%
Vehicle crime38.63200.00%
Shoplifting35.180.00%
Possession of weapons25.180.00%
Drugs13.45-50.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences432.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson36.9050.00%
Public order35.18200.00%
Shoplifting35.18-80.00%
Drugs25.180.00%
Burglary13.450.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1550.06-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences725.89-30.00%
Drugs212.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Other theft13.45-83.33%
Robbery11.73-66.67%
Public order11.73-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1977.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences1032.800.00%
Other theft617.260.00%
Public order310.360.00%
Robbery35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.180.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Halfords Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Boundary Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raleigh Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1