B69 4LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4LZ

B69 4LZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.06 per 1,000 population. This B69 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4LZ, encompassing approximately 389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B69 4LZ 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
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2

B69 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1159.06-54.17%
Public order328.25-25.00%
Other theft37.70200.00%
Drugs27.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime25.14100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24125.8371.43%
Drugs561.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.8466.67%
Public order412.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.27300.00%
Robbery210.270.00%
Burglary15.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.57-50.00%
Other theft12.57-66.67%
Other crime12.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1482.18-36.36%
Public order435.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.27200.00%
Other theft37.7050.00%
Robbery27.700.00%
Vehicle crime25.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons25.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.14-66.67%
Burglary12.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2295.0246.67%
Anti-social behaviour356.50200.00%
Vehicle crime37.700.00%
Robbery27.700.00%
Other theft25.140.00%
Burglary15.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.57-80.00%
Public order12.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%
Drugs12.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.61-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson538.52150.00%
Burglary312.8450.00%
Vehicle crime37.7050.00%
Public order27.70100.00%
Shoplifting15.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.570.00%
Other crime12.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50159.22194.12%
Other theft3128.40200.00%
Burglary27.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.14-60.00%
Robbery15.14-66.67%
Public order12.570.00%
Drugs12.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1789.8841.67%
Vehicle crime543.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.840.00%
Robbery37.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.700.00%
Burglary27.700.00%
Drugs15.140.00%
Other theft12.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1241.0933.33%
Vehicle crime230.82-60.00%
Theft from the person15.140.00%
Public order12.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.50-18.18%
Vehicle crime523.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.8450.00%
Other theft27.70-50.00%
Burglary15.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.570.00%
Drugs12.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.340.00%
Other theft428.250.00%
Public order210.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.140.00%
Burglary25.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.140.00%
Robbery12.570.00%
Other crime12.570.00%
Drugs12.570.00%
Shoplifting12.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202424
June 202414
May 202422
April 202415
March 202450
February 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Engine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1