LOWER CITY ROAD, B69 2HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2HA

LOWER CITY ROAD, B69 2HA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This B69 2HA 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 2HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2HA, encompassing approximately 2588 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

B69 2HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower City Road with total crimes: 3
  • A457 with total crimes: 2
  • Dudley Road East with total crimes: 2

LOWER CITY ROAD, B69 2HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.16-57.14%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6680.00%
Vehicle crime73.4840.00%
Burglary32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.7366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.9366.67%
Other theft31.930.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-33.33%
Other theft31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Robbery11.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.50-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Vehicle crime32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Robbery21.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2785.71%
Robbery25.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.64-36.36%
Public order32.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In January 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 offences117.73-15.38%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.36-40.91%
Burglary55.02400.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.500.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower City Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A457
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dudley Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Mary Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Dale Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Freda Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mayfly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1