BIRCHFIELD LANE, B69 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2AZ

BIRCHFIELD LANE, B69 2AZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.64 per 1,000 population. This B69 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2AZ, encompassing approximately 831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B69 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchfield Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Churchbridge with total crimes: 2

BIRCHFIELD LANE, B69 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.64-20.00%
Other theft34.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.610.00%
Drugs22.41100.00%
Public order12.410.00%
Shoplifting11.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime519.25-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.01400.00%
Shoplifting26.010.00%
Robbery12.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime613.2320.00%
Shoplifting27.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.41-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.6550.00%
Vehicle crime57.22-37.50%
Possession of weapons36.010.00%
Public order13.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime827.6733.33%
Violence and sexual offences49.6233.33%
Shoplifting44.81300.00%
Burglary24.810.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Robbery12.41-66.67%
Other crime11.200.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime632.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.22300.00%
Robbery34.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Public order23.610.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Shoplifting11.20-50.00%

In February 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 offences422.8533.33%
Vehicle crime34.81-25.00%
Burglary23.610.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Shoplifting22.410.00%
Other theft12.41-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime415.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.81-62.50%
Other theft23.610.00%
Shoplifting22.410.00%
Burglary22.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.0614.29%
Vehicle crime69.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.22100.00%
Bicycle theft22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.8516.67%
Other theft48.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.81-40.00%
Public order33.61-25.00%
Burglary13.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft832.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.620.00%
Vehicle crime57.220.00%
Public order46.010.00%
Burglary14.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B69 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birchfield Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchbridge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1