FORGE WAY, B69 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2JR

FORGE WAY, B69 2JR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.98 per 1,000 population. This B69 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2JR, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B69 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallace Close with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ruby Drive with total crimes: 4

FORGE WAY, B69 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences815.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.92100.00%
Other theft53.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.29-22.22%
Vehicle crime54.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Other theft21.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Robbery11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.21-18.18%
Vehicle crime65.530.00%
Other theft33.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Burglary11.84-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.51-38.89%
Vehicle crime66.76-14.29%
Other theft53.69150.00%
Robbery33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.9780.00%
Vehicle crime711.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.30150.00%
Other theft23.07100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.280.00%
Vehicle crime76.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30300.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0666.67%
Burglary26.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.69-42.86%
Burglary32.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.52166.67%
Vehicle crime74.9275.00%
Bicycle theft24.300.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 202418
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallace Close
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ruby Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Birchfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ivy House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newbury Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1