B71 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4LF

B71 4LF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.01 per 1,000 population. This B71 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4LF, encompassing approximately 692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 4LF 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
  • Paddington Road with total crimes: 2

B71 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.010.00%
Public order310.110.00%
Shoplifting34.330.00%
Drugs24.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.890.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.44-66.67%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1253.461100.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.3414.29%
Shoplifting411.56300.00%
Vehicle crime35.78-40.00%
Drugs34.33200.00%
Possession of weapons34.330.00%
Burglary24.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.890.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.56-22.22%
Vehicle crime510.110.00%
Other theft17.22-66.67%
Public order11.44-87.50%
Shoplifting11.44-50.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences941.90350.00%
Public order813.0060.00%
Other theft311.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Shoplifting22.890.00%
Theft from the person22.890.00%
Robbery12.890.00%
Burglary11.44-66.67%
Drugs11.440.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order530.34-37.50%
Burglary37.220.00%
Possession of weapons34.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.33-81.82%
Shoplifting22.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.89-83.33%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1153.4622.22%
Public order815.89100.00%
Vehicle crime611.560.00%
Shoplifting58.6766.67%
Other theft37.220.00%
Other crime14.330.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.57-50.00%
Public order413.00-33.33%
Other theft35.78200.00%
Shoplifting34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Theft from the person12.890.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.46100.00%
Public order626.01100.00%
Possession of weapons38.670.00%
Vehicle crime34.3350.00%
Shoplifting34.330.00%
Drugs24.33-33.33%
Theft from the person12.890.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.57-10.00%
Drugs313.0050.00%
Public order34.33200.00%
Shoplifting34.33-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Other theft22.89100.00%
Vehicle crime22.890.00%
Burglary12.890.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1547.68-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences1021.6742.86%
Drugs214.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.890.00%
Other theft12.89-80.00%
Robbery11.44-75.00%
Public order11.44-75.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1962.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences727.450.00%
Other theft510.110.00%
Public order47.220.00%
Robbery45.780.00%
Vehicle crime25.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.890.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 202411
February 20249
January 202418
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202412
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4LF 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. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Moyses Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1