DY4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4

DY4, Sandwell has recorded a total of 374 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (167) incidents (5466.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • Allen Road 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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1677.715466.67%
Criminal damage and arson373.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.760.00%
Public order290.660.00%
Vehicle crime290.600.00%
Burglary180.600.00%
Other theft180.370.00%
Shoplifting140.370.00%
Other crime140.290.00%
Possession of weapons70.290.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Robbery40.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.06-98.42%

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 offences2179.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour370.840.00%
Public order340.760.00%
Vehicle crime330.700.00%
Burglary200.680.00%
Other theft200.410.00%
Shoplifting160.410.00%
Other crime120.330.00%
Robbery100.250.00%
Possession of weapons90.210.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202459
June 202442
May 202444
April 202439
March 202424
February 202429
January 202428
December 202328
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 2165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024167
August 20243
July 2024190
June 2024202
May 2024214
April 2024168
March 2024207
February 2024187
January 2024194
December 2023222
November 2023194
October 2023217

A total of 224 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202419
June 202420
May 202417
April 202416
March 202420
February 202423
January 202421
December 202322
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 202418
May 202412
April 202422
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 395 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202443
June 202436
May 202434
April 202441
March 202455
February 202430
January 202426
December 202339
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 421 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202448
June 202457
May 202438
April 202438
March 202430
February 202442
January 202430
December 202324
November 202336
October 202341

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Binfield Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cupfields Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Spring Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Horseley Heath
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sheepwash Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. A4037
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 16. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Denbigh Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tamebrook Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 23. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. High Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1