POPLAR AVENUE, B69 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 1RQ

POPLAR AVENUE, B69 1RQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This B69 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1RQ, encompassing approximately 3519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

B69 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Mary Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dale Terrace with total crimes: 2

POPLAR AVENUE, B69 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-70.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.97100.00%
Vehicle crime42.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.70-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9730.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8325.00%
Vehicle crime22.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.68-33.33%
Public order52.27150.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.52-45.45%
Burglary53.410.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.2437.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.25200.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Mary Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Dale Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Huskison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barley Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1