B69 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2BT

B69 2BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.46 per 1,000 population. This B69 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2BT, encompassing approximately 899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B69 2BT area, explore the B69 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B69 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hales Way with total crimes: 3

B69 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1744.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences718.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour67.7820.00%
Other theft46.67-33.33%
Public order24.45-33.33%
Robbery22.220.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1746.68-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences918.89-30.77%
Other theft610.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.6766.67%
Public order35.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons13.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2062.24-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences1322.23-7.14%
Public order514.450.00%
Vehicle crime35.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33200.00%
Other theft33.33-50.00%
Robbery33.33200.00%
Possession of weapons23.330.00%
Other crime12.22-75.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2676.698.33%
Violence and sexual offences1428.90-6.67%
Other theft615.56-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.67400.00%
Public order55.5666.67%
Vehicle crime55.5625.00%
Other crime45.560.00%
Drugs14.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-80.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2472.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences1526.6750.00%
Other theft716.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.78400.00%
Burglary45.5633.33%
Vehicle crime44.450.00%
Public order34.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.33-50.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Robbery11.11-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2456.6826.32%
Violence and sexual offences1026.67-41.18%
Possession of weapons411.110.00%
Robbery44.45300.00%
Burglary34.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Public order22.22-60.00%
Theft from the person12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1962.24-34.48%
Violence and sexual offences1721.12240.00%
Public order518.89150.00%
Possession of weapons45.56100.00%
Other theft34.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Robbery12.22-66.67%
Burglary11.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2958.9170.59%
Violence and sexual offences532.23-68.75%
Other theft45.5633.33%
Vehicle crime44.45300.00%
Robbery34.450.00%
Possession of weapons23.33100.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Public order22.22-50.00%
Theft from the person12.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-85.71%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1761.13-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences1618.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.78250.00%
Public order47.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.45200.00%
Other theft33.3350.00%
Theft from the person23.33100.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1844.46-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences820.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime48.89300.00%
Other theft24.450.00%
Public order22.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Theft from the person12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2143.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences923.340.00%
Public order410.000.00%
Other theft24.450.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
February 202417
January 20245
December 202316
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202426
April 202424
March 202424
February 202419
January 202429
December 202317
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hales Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Seven Stars Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Little Fields Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Churchbridge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oldbury Ring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Judge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Church Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Freeth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rounds Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Halesowen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1