B69 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2BW

B69 2BW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.87 per 1,000 population. This B69 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2BW, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B69 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ruby Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

B69 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.871000.00%
Other theft66.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Robbery11.210.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.46-12.50%
Shoplifting54.220.00%
Other theft33.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-83.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime817.4914.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.83100.00%
Shoplifting53.6225.00%
Other theft43.02300.00%
Burglary22.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime715.6840.00%
Shoplifting44.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Public order31.8150.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.09100.00%
Vehicle crime56.03-28.57%
Shoplifting53.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.46133.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.22-28.57%
Robbery23.020.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.4675.00%
Shoplifting44.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.41-40.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.8625.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.02-55.56%
Shoplifting42.410.00%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences915.08125.00%
Vehicle crime45.43-60.00%
Shoplifting42.4133.33%
Burglary22.410.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1012.67400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.03-33.33%
Shoplifting32.41-50.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.860.00%
Shoplifting63.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ruby Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Hales Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bury Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Little Fields Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Goldencrest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rounds Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1