WHEATSHEAF ROAD, B69 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 1SW

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, B69 1SW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This B69 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 1SW, encompassing approximately 3413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B69 1SW area, explore the B69 1SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B69 1SW 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

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, B69 1SW 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 Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5015.38%
Other crime34.3950.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.62550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-75.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.10-11.11%
Shoplifting22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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 offences95.86-25.00%
Burglary32.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.32-33.33%
Burglary43.52300.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.67260.00%
Public order35.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.39-16.67%
Burglary42.930.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.520.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 20242
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 202418
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 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 1SW 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. Red Lion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. View Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Darbys Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Middlefield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. California Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Geranium Road
    Total1
    Other crime1