WELLS CLOSE, DY4 0AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0AP

WELLS CLOSE, DY4 0AP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 0AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0AP, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-82.35% decrease)

DY4 0AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allen Road with total crimes: 9
  • Meldon Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Humphries Crescent with total crimes: 3

WELLS CLOSE, DY4 0AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary710.9575.00%
Public order33.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-82.35%
Vehicle crime21.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 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 offences1719.7141.67%
Vehicle crime59.31400.00%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other crime11.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4071.43%
Burglary36.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.83400.00%
Possession of weapons22.740.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.21-22.22%
Vehicle crime43.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74200.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Public order11.10-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order69.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-61.54%
Vehicle crime32.7450.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.950.00%
Vehicle crime27.120.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202417
June 202412
May 202414
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 0AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meldon Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 4. Wells Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Graham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bilston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rocket Pool Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1