B71 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4LG

B71 4LG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This B71 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4LG, encompassing approximately 694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Moyses Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 1

B71 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.950.00%
Public order35.760.00%
Drugs24.32100.00%

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
Drugs14.320.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1243.171100.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.2750.00%
Shoplifting48.63300.00%
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Possession of weapons34.320.00%
Burglary14.320.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Other theft14.32-66.67%
Public order11.44-87.50%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order830.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.51250.00%
Other theft310.070.00%
Robbery14.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%

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 order417.27-42.86%
Burglary25.760.00%
Possession of weapons22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-80.00%
Vehicle crime12.88-80.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.41150.00%
Public order714.3975.00%
Vehicle crime510.07150.00%
Other theft27.19-50.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft425.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.76-73.33%
Public order45.760.00%
Vehicle crime25.760.00%
Theft from the person12.880.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In January 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 offences1538.85150.00%
Public order421.5833.33%
Possession of weapons35.760.00%
Drugs24.32-33.33%
Burglary12.880.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.34-14.29%
Drugs38.6350.00%
Public order34.320.00%
Shoplifting24.32-33.33%
Burglary12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.58133.33%
Shoplifting310.0750.00%
Drugs24.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery11.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.270.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Robbery22.880.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 202415
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 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 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Halfords Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Moyses Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1