OAK CLOSE, DY4 0AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0AY

OAK CLOSE, DY4 0AY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0AY 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 0AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0AY, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

DY4 0AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meldon Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Humphries Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Wells Close with total crimes: 1

OAK CLOSE, DY4 0AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.68-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-85.71%
Robbery11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.79100.00%
Vehicle crime67.52200.00%
Burglary53.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.27-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.76150.00%
Other crime22.68100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-60.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.50166.67%
Vehicle crime58.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59-14.29%
Public order23.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.980.00%
Vehicle crime23.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.66-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.76100.00%
Possession of weapons22.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-71.43%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5010.00%
Vehicle crime75.91600.00%
Other theft33.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.54-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.74-36.36%
Public order63.76100.00%
Vehicle crime33.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.740.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202414
June 20247
May 202416
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 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 0AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meldon Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 3. Wells Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Graham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bilston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rocket Pool Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1