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

Overview of Crime in B69 1RW

POPLAR AVENUE, B69 1RW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This B69 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1RW, encompassing approximately 3525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)

B69 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower City Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cross Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Mary Road with total crimes: 2

POPLAR AVENUE, B69 1RW 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.39-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-78.57%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7927.27%
Vehicle crime73.9716.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-40.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6610.00%
Vehicle crime63.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70150.00%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 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 offences107.3842.86%
Vehicle crime42.84100.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.3814.29%
Robbery24.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8116.67%
Public order33.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.40-33.33%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
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 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.50-42.31%
Burglary54.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.9323.81%
Criminal damage and arson47.38100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202414
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202416
February 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20243
April 20246
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 1RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower City Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cross Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Mary Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Dale Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Longbank Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Freda Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Barley Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1