BIRMINGHAM STREET, B69 4DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4DZ

BIRMINGHAM STREET, B69 4DZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.12 per 1,000 population. This B69 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4DZ, encompassing approximately 1317 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B69 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Low Town with total crimes: 3

BIRMINGHAM STREET, B69 4DZ 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 offences1831.125.88%
Anti-social behaviour613.66-25.00%
Shoplifting64.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.55200.00%
Other theft22.28-66.67%
Drugs21.520.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.68-10.53%
Shoplifting1012.90-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour87.59100.00%
Other theft66.0750.00%
Possession of weapons24.55-33.33%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.76-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1947.82-29.63%
Shoplifting1114.42-15.38%
Public order68.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5566.67%
Robbery43.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04100.00%
Vehicle crime43.04100.00%
Other theft43.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons33.040.00%
Burglary12.280.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2747.0658.82%
Shoplifting1320.5085.71%
Other theft69.8720.00%
Other crime34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-60.00%
Robbery21.52100.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Public order10.76-80.00%

In April 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 offences1739.4713.33%
Shoplifting712.90-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour55.310.00%
Other theft53.800.00%
Public order53.80150.00%
Burglary43.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.52-33.33%
Robbery11.52-80.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1636.4423.08%
Violence and sexual offences1512.15-46.43%
Robbery511.39400.00%
Possession of weapons33.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order21.52-66.67%
Drugs11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2847.82300.00%
Shoplifting1321.25-38.10%
Public order69.87200.00%
Possession of weapons54.5566.67%
Vehicle crime33.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other theft21.52-50.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2137.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.94-56.25%
Vehicle crime55.3166.67%
Other theft43.80100.00%
Possession of weapons33.040.00%
Public order22.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-81.82%
Robbery21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.2323.08%
Criminal damage and arson1112.15175.00%
Shoplifting78.35-50.00%
Public order55.31150.00%
Vehicle crime33.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Burglary22.28-33.33%
Drugs21.520.00%
Theft from the person21.52100.00%
Other theft21.52-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1434.927.69%
Violence and sexual offences1310.638.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.870.00%
Other theft33.0450.00%
Burglary32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Public order21.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1330.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.870.00%
Public order69.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202419
May 202427
April 202417
March 202415
February 202428
January 20247
December 202316
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 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 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202311
November 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 20247
March 202416
February 202413
January 202421
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B69 4DZ 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. Low Town
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Simpson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hales Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Freeth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Halesowen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1