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

Overview of Crime in B69 2HF

LOWER CITY ROAD, B69 2HF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This B69 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2HF, encompassing approximately 2357 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B69 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaitskell Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Lower City Road with total crimes: 3
  • A457 with total crimes: 2

LOWER CITY ROAD, B69 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.12-66.67%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.5450.00%
Burglary21.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.030.00%
Other theft52.9766.67%
Burglary42.12300.00%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.91-12.50%
Other theft32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6733.33%
Vehicle crime23.39100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.09-27.27%
Public order33.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In January 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 offences118.06120.00%
Vehicle crime24.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.090.00%
Burglary13.390.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.390.00%
Drugs12.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20245
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gaitskell Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lower City Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A457
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dudley Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Cross Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Shinwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ashtree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mayfly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1