B69 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4BN

B69 4BN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.45 per 1,000 population. This B69 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4BN, encompassing approximately 1370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B69 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Blakeley Hall Gardens with total crimes: 3

B69 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.455.88%
Anti-social behaviour613.130.00%
Shoplifting54.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.650.00%
Other theft22.19-66.67%
Drugs21.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.10-26.09%
Shoplifting712.40-22.22%
Other theft65.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3850.00%
Vehicle crime34.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.19-60.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.73-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2348.88-25.81%
Shoplifting916.780.00%
Public order66.57500.00%
Possession of weapons54.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6525.00%
Robbery43.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9233.33%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Other theft42.92-33.33%
Burglary12.920.00%
Other crime10.73-75.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3145.2393.75%
Shoplifting922.61125.00%
Other theft66.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3833.33%
Other crime42.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-25.00%
Public order12.19-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.73-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.836.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.670.00%
Burglary42.92300.00%
Other theft42.920.00%
Public order42.92300.00%
Shoplifting42.92-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.9250.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Robbery11.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.56-37.50%
Shoplifting1510.9466.67%
Robbery510.94400.00%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.46-60.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.73-85.71%
Burglary10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.85300.00%
Shoplifting917.51-47.06%
Public order76.57250.00%
Possession of weapons55.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Other theft32.1950.00%
Vehicle crime22.19-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Robbery10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1728.45240.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime54.3866.67%
Other theft23.650.00%
Public order21.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-90.00%
Theft from the person10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.29-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson1010.94233.33%
Shoplifting57.29-54.55%
Public order43.6533.33%
Vehicle crime32.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1950.00%
Theft from the person22.19100.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Burglary11.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.8345.45%
Shoplifting1111.6737.50%
Public order38.02-50.00%
Other theft32.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-33.33%
Robbery11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.80-31.25%
Shoplifting88.02300.00%
Public order65.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.38-40.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-80.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.260.00%
Vehicle crime511.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.650.00%
Public order43.650.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202423
May 202431
April 202416
March 202415
February 202424
January 20246
December 202315
November 202316
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 202415
February 20249
January 202417
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B69 4BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blakeley Hall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Low Town
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Simpson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seven Stars Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. John Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oldbury Ring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Flash Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Canal Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Judge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Church Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Century Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Halesowen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1