B69 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4PU

B69 4PU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.40 per 1,000 population. This B69 4PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B69 postcode area, which has experienced 321 crimes and a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B69 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4PU, encompassing approximately 1467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

B69 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22
  • Birchfield Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Arden Grove with total crimes: 3

B69 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1333.40116.67%
Violence and sexual offences128.8620.00%
Vehicle crime88.18-11.11%
Public order45.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime96.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.13100.00%
Shoplifting64.09-14.29%
Public order24.090.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.317.69%
Vehicle crime79.54-12.50%
Shoplifting74.77-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.77100.00%
Possession of weapons42.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7350.00%
Public order22.04-33.33%
Robbery11.360.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1634.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.90-7.14%
Vehicle crime88.860.00%
Other theft35.4550.00%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.400.00%
Vehicle crime89.54100.00%
Shoplifting85.45-20.00%
Public order45.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Robbery32.73200.00%
Possession of weapons32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary11.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.9075.00%
Shoplifting109.54-37.50%
Vehicle crime46.82-33.33%
Drugs32.73200.00%
Burglary22.04-50.00%
Public order21.36-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1628.6323.08%
Violence and sexual offences810.90-27.27%
Vehicle crime65.4520.00%
Burglary44.09300.00%
Public order32.73-25.00%
Other theft22.04-66.67%
Drugs11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1334.76333.33%
Violence and sexual offences118.86-35.29%
Other theft67.5050.00%
Vehicle crime54.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.41100.00%
Public order42.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Bicycle theft22.040.00%
Burglary11.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.2221.43%
Other theft411.59-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.73-42.86%
Public order32.73-50.00%
Shoplifting32.04-25.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.03-6.67%
Other theft99.5480.00%
Vehicle crime76.13-12.50%
Public order64.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.09300.00%
Shoplifting42.73-76.47%
Drugs12.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-75.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1738.856.25%
Violence and sexual offences1511.59200.00%
Vehicle crime810.220.00%
Other theft55.45-44.44%
Possession of weapons43.41100.00%
Public order32.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-50.00%
Robbery11.36-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1638.170.00%
Other theft910.900.00%
Vehicle crime86.130.00%
Public order65.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.410.00%
Robbery32.730.00%
Possession of weapons22.040.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 202414
February 202414
January 20248
December 202311
November 202317
October 202314
September 202315
August 20235

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 202416
March 20248
February 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20233
October 20234
September 202317
August 202316

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Vehicle crime5
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Birchfield Lane
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Arden Grove
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Titford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Jarvis Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Junction Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langley High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Broad Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Demuth Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1