B69 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4BX

B69 4BX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.82 per 1,000 population. This B69 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4BX, encompassing approximately 1358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B69 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Blakeley Hall Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Low Town with total crimes: 3

B69 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.8241.67%
Anti-social behaviour512.520.00%
Vehicle crime33.680.00%
Other theft22.21-33.33%
Drugs21.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.88-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour58.8325.00%
Other theft33.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Theft from the person12.210.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-66.67%

In June 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 offences1935.34-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson513.9925.00%
Public order43.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Other theft42.9433.33%
Possession of weapons32.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Shoplifting22.210.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.87107.14%
Criminal damage and arson421.3533.33%
Other crime32.940.00%
Other theft32.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-33.33%
Public order11.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.247.69%
Burglary410.310.00%
Other theft42.940.00%
Public order42.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Robbery11.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.46-40.91%
Vehicle crime29.570.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.77450.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.20200.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.31-69.23%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.82-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson79.57133.33%
Vehicle crime35.15200.00%
Theft from the person22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Burglary11.47-66.67%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.5660.00%
Other theft311.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Burglary32.2150.00%
Public order22.21-60.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.200.00%
Public order57.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202412
June 202419
May 202429
April 202414
March 202413
February 202422
January 20244
December 202313
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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