DY4 0FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0FA

DY4 0FA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0FA 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 0FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0FA, encompassing approximately 4659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 0FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mayhurst Close with total crimes: 5

DY4 0FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.44-14.29%
Shoplifting51.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-42.86%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-30.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.6450.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.527.14%
Criminal damage and arson106.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-36.36%
Other crime41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.0183.33%
Public order62.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-71.43%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.5128.57%
Vehicle crime71.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5050.00%
Burglary51.29150.00%
Public order41.0733.33%
Shoplifting30.86-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.4416.67%
Shoplifting61.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Burglary20.43-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.95-23.08%
Burglary104.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.15200.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86300.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8862.50%
Public order65.58200.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Shoplifting40.86100.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.226.67%
Bicycle theft23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Public order20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.16-51.61%
Criminal damage and arson63.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2434.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7216.67%
Public order51.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202436
June 202430
May 202428
April 202421
March 202430
February 202420
January 202426
December 202316
November 202315
October 202331
September 202323

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 202410
January 20246
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1