WEST AVENUE, B69 1QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 1QX

WEST AVENUE, B69 1QX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This B69 1QX 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 1QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1QX, encompassing approximately 3493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B69 1QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Willow Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sampson Close with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, B69 1QX 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.73-28.57%
Public order42.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.58-39.13%
Vehicle crime44.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.45283.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.58500.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0142.86%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.58-47.06%
Vehicle crime32.58200.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.73750.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.870.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-80.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202414
June 202423
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 202417
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sampson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blue Rock Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Falcon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gilbert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. View Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Darbys Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. California Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Barley Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1