LOVATT CLOSE, DY4 0HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0HX

LOVATT CLOSE, DY4 0HX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0HX 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 0HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0HX, encompassing approximately 3066 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DY4 0HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chillington Road with total crimes: 2
  • Norman Drive with total crimes: 1

LOVATT CLOSE, DY4 0HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-63.16%
Burglary32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.0458.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.2040.00%
Burglary32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-50.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.76-36.84%
Vehicle crime63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.96400.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.780.00%
Vehicle crime56.2025.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0990.00%
Vehicle crime46.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.30300.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime73.26250.00%
Shoplifting32.28200.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.48-6.67%
Public order34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.72-28.57%
Other theft54.89150.00%
Burglary41.63100.00%
Shoplifting31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.075.00%
Shoplifting56.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.76100.00%
Burglary46.520.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.520.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202419
June 202412
May 202419
April 202419
March 202410
February 202414
January 202415
December 202321
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chillington Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. East Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gospel Oak Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Lea Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Solari Close
    Total1
    Burglary1