B69 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 2RU

B69 2RU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This B69 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 2RU, encompassing approximately 1299 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B69 2RU area, explore the B69 2RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B69 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ruby Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Churchbridge with total crimes: 2

B69 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.92-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.850.00%
Other theft11.54-66.67%
Robbery10.770.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.310.00%
Other theft34.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-66.67%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 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 crime616.16-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.62-33.33%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences816.9333.33%
Vehicle crime76.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3950.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime719.23250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Robbery21.540.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.00200.00%
Vehicle crime24.62-50.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.46-50.00%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime817.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.16300.00%
Bicycle theft26.160.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.920.00%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-66.67%
Burglary11.54-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences612.31500.00%
Vehicle crime44.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Other theft11.54-80.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.770.00%
Vehicle crime43.850.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ruby Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Churchbridge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birchfield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newbury Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1