VIOLET CROFT, DY4 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0DB

VIOLET CROFT, DY4 0DB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.42 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0DB 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 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0DB, encompassing approximately 3215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 0DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Road with total crimes: 1
  • Norman Drive with total crimes: 1
  • East Road with total crimes: 1

VIOLET CROFT, DY4 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4233.33%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-85.71%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson74.6775.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.49300.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8466.67%
Other theft43.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6733.33%
Burglary22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences64.350.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. East Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gospel Oak Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Graham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wooding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Violet Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Farmer Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Christine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rachel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1