B69 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B69 4SL

B69 4SL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.13 per 1,000 population. This B69 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B69 4SL, encompassing approximately 1689 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B69 4SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Jarvis Crescent with total crimes: 2

B69 4SL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.138.33%
Shoplifting97.70-10.00%
Vehicle crime35.33-25.00%
Drugs31.78200.00%
Public order21.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.60-36.84%
Shoplifting107.10233.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.92150.00%
Public order52.9666.67%
Vehicle crime42.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-62.50%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.25700.00%
Public order34.7450.00%
Shoplifting31.78-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-66.67%
Robbery21.180.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.64-5.00%
Shoplifting711.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.14200.00%
Public order23.55100.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.4653.85%
Shoplifting811.84100.00%
Vehicle crime44.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Public order10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.728.33%
Shoplifting47.70300.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Robbery21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3950.00%
Robbery37.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order11.18-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.1320.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.10-11.11%
Public order54.7425.00%
Robbery22.96100.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.27233.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.92-50.00%
Other theft65.3350.00%
Public order43.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3733.33%
Vehicle crime32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.31-5.26%
Other theft410.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Shoplifting31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Robbery11.180.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.050.00%
Public order611.250.00%
Other theft53.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202412
June 202419
May 202419
April 202420
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Jarvis Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Langley High Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maltings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Green Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penstock Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Underhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Old Hobicus Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Titford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pumphouse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1