GOWER CROFT, B69 2GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2GH

GOWER CROFT, B69 2GH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This B69 2GH 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 2GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2GH, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B69 2GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lower City Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Terrace with total crimes: 2

GOWER CROFT, B69 2GH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.47-26.67%
Vehicle crime34.05-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.00-6.25%
Vehicle crime125.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.4266.67%
Public order21.84-50.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.7814.29%
Vehicle crime145.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-16.67%
Public order41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-57.14%
Other theft31.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.3155.56%
Anti-social behaviour75.16133.33%
Vehicle crime72.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.58200.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.84-43.75%
Vehicle crime53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Public order21.10-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.74-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1077.78%
Public order85.89100.00%
Vehicle crime52.9566.67%
Robbery41.840.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.84-30.77%
Public order43.310.00%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.218.33%
Vehicle crime34.79-25.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.05-36.84%
Vehicle crime44.42-33.33%
Burglary41.470.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.420.00%
Vehicle crime67.000.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 202414
April 20249
March 202416
February 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 202319

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202412
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
December 20231
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lower City Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Bury Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Goldencrest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brades Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New England Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Freda Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mayfly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bhullar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bath Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1