CALIFORNIA ROAD, B69 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 1SP

CALIFORNIA ROAD, B69 1SP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This B69 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1SP, encompassing approximately 4231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B69 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Regent Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3

CALIFORNIA ROAD, B69 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.3866.67%
Vehicle crime33.55-25.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.73125.00%
Vehicle crime42.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7312.50%
Burglary32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.78-33.33%
Public order21.890.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Public order20.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-45.45%
Public order41.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.55-8.33%
Burglary32.600.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Regent Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fairway Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Huskison Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. View Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Darbys Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Middlefield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. California Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elm Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1