INKBERROW CLOSE, B69 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 1DU

INKBERROW CLOSE, B69 1DU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This B69 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B69 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B69 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1DU, encompassing approximately 2427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B69 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinnersley Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Birchfield Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Shelsley Avenue with total crimes: 4

INKBERROW CLOSE, B69 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.71-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour67.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4750.00%
Public order42.47300.00%
Burglary21.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour611.53-14.29%
Burglary52.47150.00%
Vehicle crime52.0625.00%
Shoplifting42.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.30-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour74.94250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.88-28.57%
Public order52.06400.00%
Vehicle crime42.06-33.33%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-71.43%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.0115.79%
Other theft79.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8875.00%
Vehicle crime62.880.00%
Possession of weapons22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Public order10.82-80.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.83-26.92%
Shoplifting67.83200.00%
Other theft52.4725.00%
Public order52.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-61.54%
Burglary42.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Other crime31.65200.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.4830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.71160.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.36-28.57%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.65-92.31%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2630.0744.44%
Violence and sexual offences2010.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.8866.67%
Public order42.0633.33%
Burglary31.65-50.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.2538.89%
Shoplifting1810.30260.00%
Burglary67.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4720.00%
Vehicle crime42.4733.33%
Public order31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Robbery31.24200.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.18-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour57.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Burglary52.06150.00%
Shoplifting52.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.3078.95%
Shoplifting614.01-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson42.4733.33%
Public order31.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-50.00%
Robbery31.24-40.00%
Burglary21.24-50.00%
Other theft20.82-66.67%
Other crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-90.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3440.78580.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.0111.76%
Anti-social behaviour107.8325.00%
Other theft64.120.00%
Public order62.4720.00%
Vehicle crime62.47-25.00%
Robbery52.4766.67%
Burglary42.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.000.00%
Vehicle crime83.300.00%
Other theft63.300.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Shoplifting52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Robbery31.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 202426
January 202418
December 20235
November 20236
October 202334
September 20235

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202428
June 202412
May 202422
April 202419
March 202426
February 202420
January 202425
December 202318
November 202334
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B69 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kinnersley Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Birchfield Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shelsley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Martley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lovett Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hartlebury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Truro Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. A4034
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Inkberrow Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Throne Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Throne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kempsey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Angela Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ombersley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1