GEORGE WOOD AVENUE, B69 2GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2GG

GEORGE WOOD AVENUE, B69 2GG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This B69 2GG 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 2GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2GG, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B69 2GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower City Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dudley Road East with total crimes: 2
  • Goldencrest Drive with total crimes: 1

GEORGE WOOD AVENUE, B69 2GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.89-25.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.92-6.67%
Vehicle crime45.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.1215.38%
Vehicle crime66.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4833.33%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6418.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.37400.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-21.43%
Vehicle crime24.55100.00%
Public order20.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.400.00%
Public order65.79100.00%
Other theft32.48200.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5116.67%
Public order35.790.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09-7.69%
Vehicle crime34.960.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.758.33%
Other theft35.37200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.850.00%
Vehicle crime24.960.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202414
June 202415
May 202413
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower City Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dudley Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldencrest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brades Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New England Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Freda Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mayfly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bhullar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bath Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1