ALBION ROAD, B71 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4LH

ALBION ROAD, B71 4LH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.56 per 1,000 population. This B71 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4LH, encompassing approximately 583 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B71 4LH area, explore the B71 4LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halfords Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Wattville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Paddington Road with total crimes: 2

ALBION ROAD, B71 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1044.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.140.00%
Vehicle crime38.570.00%
Drugs35.14200.00%
Public order35.140.00%
Other theft15.140.00%
Burglary11.710.00%

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
Drugs15.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.71-66.67%
Theft from the person11.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1475.4216.67%
Public order1324.00550.00%
Vehicle crime422.280.00%
Shoplifting46.86300.00%
Possession of weapons36.860.00%
Other theft25.14100.00%
Burglary23.430.00%
Drugs13.430.00%
Other crime11.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.7120.00%
Vehicle crime420.570.00%
Public order26.86-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.43-50.00%
Other theft11.71-75.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Theft from the person11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1053.1311.11%
Violence and sexual offences1017.1411.11%
Other theft417.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.86-33.33%
Robbery23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.430.00%
Burglary11.71-50.00%
Theft from the person11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order953.1328.57%
Violence and sexual offences915.43-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson315.430.00%
Other theft25.14-33.33%
Burglary23.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.430.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Other crime13.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1459.997.69%
Public order724.0075.00%
Vehicle crime712.00250.00%
Other theft312.00-40.00%
Theft from the person25.14100.00%
Other crime13.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.71-31.58%
Other theft522.2825.00%
Public order48.57-20.00%
Burglary26.86100.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Theft from the person13.430.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1965.1326.67%
Public order532.5766.67%
Other theft48.5733.33%
Possession of weapons36.860.00%
Vehicle crime25.14-50.00%
Drugs23.43-33.33%
Burglary13.430.00%
Theft from the person11.710.00%
Shoplifting11.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1561.7150.00%
Vehicle crime425.71100.00%
Other theft36.8650.00%
Drugs35.1450.00%
Public order35.140.00%
Robbery25.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.430.00%
Shoplifting23.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.430.00%
Burglary11.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1042.85-9.09%
Shoplifting317.1450.00%
Vehicle crime25.140.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.430.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Burglary23.430.00%
Robbery13.43-66.67%
Other crime11.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1142.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.850.00%
Robbery36.860.00%
Vehicle crime25.140.00%
Public order23.430.00%
Shoplifting23.430.00%
Other theft13.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
February 202413
January 202419
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202413
June 20242
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Halfords Lane
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Wattville Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Paddington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Retallack Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moyses Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Drugs1