B69 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4BQ

B69 4BQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.95 per 1,000 population. This B69 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4BQ, encompassing approximately 953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B69 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4034 with total crimes: 31
  • Bromford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Flash Road with total crimes: 1

B69 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.9526.67%
Criminal damage and arson519.9325.00%
Drugs55.24-16.67%
Public order45.24-42.86%
Other crime34.190.00%
Other theft23.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.95-42.31%
Public order715.73-41.67%
Drugs67.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.29-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour34.19200.00%
Burglary23.15100.00%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2665.0262.50%
Public order1227.2750.00%
Drugs1012.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.4950.00%
Vehicle crime29.44-33.33%
Other theft12.10-80.00%
Burglary11.05-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1653.496.67%
Drugs816.7814.29%
Public order88.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.3920.00%
Other theft56.29400.00%
Burglary45.24300.00%
Vehicle crime34.1950.00%
Bicycle theft13.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1544.05-11.76%
Public order815.730.00%
Drugs78.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.34-44.44%
Vehicle crime25.24100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.1921.43%
Criminal damage and arson917.8380.00%
Public order89.4433.33%
Drugs48.390.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.567.69%
Public order614.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime25.24100.00%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1337.75-18.75%
Public order813.63-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson68.39-14.29%
Drugs46.29-63.64%
Burglary24.19100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1651.3977.78%
Drugs1116.78266.67%
Public order1111.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson711.5416.67%
Vehicle crime17.340.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.460.00%
Public order89.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.390.00%
Drugs36.290.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202415
June 202426
May 202416
April 202415
March 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 20239

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4034
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bromford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Flash Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Century Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. B4166
    Total1
    Other theft1