DY4 0FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0FB

DY4 0FB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0FB 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 0FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0FB, encompassing approximately 4933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DY4 0FB 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 0FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson87.300.00%
Shoplifting51.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-50.00%
Other crime30.8150.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.62-27.27%
Shoplifting41.62100.00%
Public order40.81100.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Other crime20.61-50.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.583.45%
Criminal damage and arson116.08175.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.23-50.00%
Robbery41.420.00%
Other crime40.81100.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Public order20.41-71.43%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.3916.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.88133.33%
Public order72.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-55.56%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-57.14%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.38-30.56%
Criminal damage and arson95.0712.50%
Vehicle crime71.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.4220.00%
Burglary51.22150.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.0156.52%
Criminal damage and arson87.3033.33%
Shoplifting61.62200.00%
Vehicle crime61.2220.00%
Other theft51.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0125.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons40.81300.00%
Burglary20.81-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.55-20.69%
Burglary104.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.03200.00%
Vehicle crime51.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01300.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9731.82%
Public order65.88200.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Robbery41.22300.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Shoplifting40.81100.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3010.00%
Bicycle theft24.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Public order20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.12-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson74.05-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.4137.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.820.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Vehicle crime41.0133.33%
Possession of weapons40.810.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202442
June 202430
May 202429
April 202425
March 202436
February 202423
January 202429
December 202322
November 202320
October 202333
September 202324

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 202414
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 0FB 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. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1