DY4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4

DY4, Sandwell has recorded a total of 452 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DY4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DY4, encompassing approximately 48535 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (190) incidents (-5.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (40.48% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (48) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

DY4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lorne Street with total crimes: 9

DY4 Crime Map

Postcodes in DY4

The postcode district are associated with the DY4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DY4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1909.31-5.94%
Anti-social behaviour593.9140.48%
Criminal damage and arson481.22-15.79%
Vehicle crime430.9919.44%
Public order260.89-13.33%
Other theft190.54-5.00%
Other crime150.39-16.67%
Burglary130.31-27.78%
Shoplifting120.2771.43%
Robbery110.25-8.33%
Possession of weapons60.23-25.00%
Drugs40.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%
Theft from the person30.06-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.52-5.61%
Criminal damage and arson574.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.17-4.55%
Vehicle crime360.875.88%
Public order300.74-6.25%
Other theft200.6217.65%
Burglary180.41157.14%
Other crime180.3750.00%
Robbery120.37100.00%
Possession of weapons80.25-11.11%
Shoplifting70.16-70.83%
Theft from the person50.14150.00%
Drugs50.10-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.10-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2149.2927.38%
Anti-social behaviour444.4112.82%
Criminal damage and arson380.910.00%
Vehicle crime340.78-17.07%
Public order320.70-8.57%
Shoplifting240.6671.43%
Other theft170.496.25%
Other crime120.35-45.45%
Possession of weapons90.25-18.18%
Burglary70.19-58.82%
Drugs70.14-12.50%
Robbery60.140.00%
Bicycle theft50.1266.67%
Theft from the person20.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1688.65-18.84%
Vehicle crime413.46-25.45%
Anti-social behaviour390.8462.50%
Criminal damage and arson380.8026.67%
Public order350.7859.09%
Other crime220.72450.00%
Burglary170.45-10.53%
Other theft160.35-20.00%
Shoplifting140.33-30.00%
Possession of weapons110.2922.22%
Drugs80.2333.33%
Robbery60.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2078.7610.70%
Vehicle crime554.2683.33%
Criminal damage and arson301.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour240.62-17.24%
Public order220.49-12.00%
Shoplifting200.45122.22%
Other theft200.41-13.04%
Burglary190.41-20.83%
Possession of weapons90.3928.57%
Robbery70.19-22.22%
Drugs60.14-33.33%
Other crime40.12-42.86%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1878.30-3.61%
Criminal damage and arson423.8540.00%
Vehicle crime300.8715.38%
Anti-social behaviour290.623.57%
Public order250.60-13.79%
Burglary240.52-22.58%
Other theft230.499.52%
Robbery90.47-30.77%
Drugs90.19-18.18%
Shoplifting90.19-18.18%
Possession of weapons70.1940.00%
Other crime70.14-36.36%
Theft from the person20.14100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1948.51-12.61%
Burglary314.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.6425.00%
Public order290.6281.25%
Anti-social behaviour280.600.00%
Vehicle crime260.58-33.33%
Other theft210.54-4.55%
Robbery130.43160.00%
Other crime110.27120.00%
Drugs110.2310.00%
Shoplifting110.23-38.89%
Possession of weapons50.23-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.8814.43%
Vehicle crime394.5734.48%
Burglary310.8019.23%
Anti-social behaviour280.647.69%
Criminal damage and arson240.58-33.33%
Other theft220.4969.23%
Shoplifting180.4512.50%
Public order160.37-23.81%
Drugs100.3366.67%
Possession of weapons60.210.00%
Robbery50.12-28.57%
Other crime50.10-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1948.10-10.60%
Criminal damage and arson364.00-12.20%
Vehicle crime290.74-12.12%
Burglary260.6030.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.54-29.73%
Public order210.54-38.24%
Shoplifting160.430.00%
Other theft130.33-35.00%
Other crime80.27-33.33%
Robbery70.16-30.00%
Drugs60.140.00%
Possession of weapons60.12-33.33%
Theft from the person30.12200.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2179.4818.58%
Criminal damage and arson414.472.50%
Anti-social behaviour370.8412.12%
Public order340.7617.24%
Vehicle crime330.7043.48%
Burglary200.68-16.67%
Other theft200.41-16.67%
Shoplifting160.41-30.43%
Other crime120.3350.00%
Robbery100.25-44.44%
Possession of weapons90.21-10.00%
Drugs60.19-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.76-9.85%
Criminal damage and arson403.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour330.82-21.43%
Public order290.68-9.38%
Burglary240.6084.62%
Other theft240.49-7.69%
Shoplifting230.4935.29%
Vehicle crime230.47-25.81%
Robbery180.47200.00%
Possession of weapons100.37-9.09%
Other crime80.21-42.86%
Drugs70.16-56.25%
Bicycle theft20.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2039.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson454.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour420.9320.00%
Public order320.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime310.666.90%
Other theft260.648.33%
Shoplifting170.5413.33%
Drugs160.3577.78%
Other crime140.3316.67%
Burglary130.298.33%
Possession of weapons110.27175.00%
Robbery60.23-14.29%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.440.00%
Public order404.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour350.740.00%
Vehicle crime290.720.00%
Other theft240.600.00%
Shoplifting150.490.00%
Other crime120.310.00%
Burglary120.250.00%
Drugs90.250.00%
Robbery70.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202318
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 202424
April 202414
March 202420
February 20249
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316
October 202316
September 202323
August 202317
July 202315

A total of 449 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202436
May 202434
April 202441
March 202455
February 202430
January 202426
December 202339
November 202329
October 202333
September 202323
August 202331
July 202329

A total of 255 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247
April 202417
March 202419
February 202424
January 202431
December 202331
November 202326
October 202320
September 202324
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202418
May 202412
April 202422
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 371 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202430
May 202432
April 202435
March 202422
February 202425
January 202429
December 202316
November 202321
October 202334
September 202329
August 202332
July 202340

A total of 466 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202459
June 202442
May 202444
April 202439
March 202424
February 202429
January 202428
December 202328
November 202326
October 202337
September 202333
August 202342
July 202335

A total of 2613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024190
June 2024202
May 2024214
April 2024168
March 2024207
February 2024187
January 2024194
December 2023222
November 2023194
October 2023217
September 2023183
August 2023203
July 2023232

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 505 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202457
May 202438
April 202438
March 202430
February 202442
January 202430
December 202324
November 202336
October 202341
September 202340
August 202345
July 202336

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202420
May 202417
April 202416
March 202420
February 202423
January 202421
December 202322
November 202313
October 202320
September 202324
August 202326
July 202324

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 202316
July 20239

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rushmere Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lorne Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Allen Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Cupfields Crescent
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oval Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wythwood Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 11. Churchfield Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sheepwash Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Powis Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vernon Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Turner Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Spring Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mayfair Gardens
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. A4037
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wordsworth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shakespeare Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Mott Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. East Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Diane Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Horseley Heath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 26. B4163
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Locarno Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Anderson Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dovecote Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Short Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1