B69 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2BU

B69 2BU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.76 per 1,000 population. This B69 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2BU, encompassing approximately 1064 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B69 2BU area, explore the B69 2BU 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 (100.00% increase)

B69 2BU 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 2BU 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
Shoplifting1734.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour66.58100.00%
Robbery25.640.00%
Other theft21.88-71.43%
Burglary11.880.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

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
Shoplifting1737.58-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences915.97-10.00%
Other theft78.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.580.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2044.15-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences1018.7911.11%
Robbery39.39200.00%
Vehicle crime32.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Possession of weapons22.820.00%
Public order21.88-66.67%
Drugs11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-80.00%
Other theft10.94-80.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2661.078.33%
Violence and sexual offences924.4350.00%
Public order68.46100.00%
Vehicle crime65.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.640.00%
Other theft54.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.70-25.00%
Other crime22.820.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2445.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences622.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.640.00%
Other theft43.760.00%
Burglary33.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Public order32.8250.00%
Theft from the person12.820.00%

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
Shoplifting2446.0326.32%
Violence and sexual offences1022.55-28.57%
Possession of weapons49.390.00%
Robbery43.76300.00%
Burglary33.76-25.00%
Public order22.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1949.79-32.14%
Violence and sexual offences1417.85133.33%
Public order613.15200.00%
Possession of weapons45.64100.00%
Burglary43.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.760.00%
Other theft11.88-75.00%
Robbery10.94-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2850.7364.71%
Violence and sexual offences626.31-57.14%
Vehicle crime55.640.00%
Other theft44.700.00%
Robbery33.760.00%
Possession of weapons22.82100.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Public order21.88-50.00%
Theft from the person11.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1746.03-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences1415.97366.67%
Criminal damage and arson513.15150.00%
Public order44.70100.00%
Other theft43.760.00%
Theft from the person23.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1829.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.910.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202426
April 202424
March 202424
February 202419
January 202428
December 202317
November 202318

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B69 2BU 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. Florence Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Little Fields Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Freeth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Goldencrest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rounds Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Halesowen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1