HALFORDS LANE, B71 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 4LQ

HALFORDS LANE, B71 4LQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This B71 4LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B71 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B71 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 4LQ, encompassing approximately 694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B71 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hawthorns (Station) with total crimes: 3

HALFORDS LANE, B71 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1353.281200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1018.72100.00%
Vehicle crime414.4033.33%
Shoplifting45.76300.00%
Possession of weapons35.760.00%
Burglary24.320.00%
Drugs12.880.00%

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 offences517.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime37.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Public order11.44-88.89%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order934.5612.50%
Violence and sexual offences712.9675.00%
Other theft310.0850.00%
Robbery24.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order833.1214.29%
Violence and sexual offences411.52-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.760.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Possession of weapons22.880.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-80.00%
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 offences1037.4466.67%
Public order714.4075.00%
Vehicle crime510.08150.00%
Other theft27.20-50.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.24-62.50%
Other theft48.64100.00%
Public order45.760.00%
Burglary25.76100.00%
Vehicle crime22.88100.00%
Theft from the person12.880.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1644.6445.45%
Public order423.0433.33%
Possession of weapons35.760.00%
Other theft24.320.00%
Drugs22.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.88-50.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1140.3222.22%
Drugs315.8450.00%
Public order34.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.32100.00%
Other theft22.88100.00%
Vehicle crime22.88100.00%
Shoplifting22.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.880.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.9212.50%
Shoplifting312.9650.00%
Drugs24.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery11.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.24700.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.520.00%
Vehicle crime25.76100.00%
Public order22.88-50.00%
Robbery22.88100.00%
Shoplifting22.88100.00%
Other theft12.88-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft521.60150.00%
Public order47.200.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.44-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.840.00%
Other theft24.320.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20246
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20241
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. The Hawthorns (Station)
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1