WESTERN ROAD, B69 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4LY

WESTERN ROAD, B69 4LY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.58 per 1,000 population. This B69 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4LY, encompassing approximately 902 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B69 4LY area, explore the B69 4LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B69 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Joinings Bank with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, B69 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.58-23.53%
Public order414.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Drugs11.11-75.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.74-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson618.83-25.00%
Public order66.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.65150.00%
Drugs45.540.00%
Robbery24.430.00%
Other theft12.22-50.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2349.8515.00%
Criminal damage and arson825.48300.00%
Public order48.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.43-60.00%
Robbery22.220.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Burglary12.22-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2045.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour522.15400.00%
Public order45.54100.00%
Burglary24.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-60.00%
Robbery22.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-50.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.77-65.96%
Criminal damage and arson517.7266.67%
Vehicle crime45.540.00%
Burglary34.430.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Other theft12.22-80.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4769.78147.37%
Other theft552.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.54-50.00%
Burglary33.32200.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Other crime12.220.00%
Robbery11.11-66.67%
Drugs11.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.98216.67%
Criminal damage and arson621.05500.00%
Robbery36.65200.00%
Public order23.32-50.00%
Drugs22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.40-64.71%
Public order46.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.43-66.67%
Robbery11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1738.7713.33%
Anti-social behaviour518.83150.00%
Vehicle crime45.54300.00%
Other theft44.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Public order23.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.620.00%
Other theft33.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202417
June 202423
May 202420
April 202416
March 202447
February 202419
January 20246
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Joinings Bank
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langley High Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B4169
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1