RUSSELL CLOSE, DY4 0HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0HZ

RUSSELL CLOSE, DY4 0HZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0HZ 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 0HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0HZ, encompassing approximately 3856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 0HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Street with total crimes: 4
  • West Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chillington Road with total crimes: 2

RUSSELL CLOSE, DY4 0HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.70-52.38%
Public order32.5950.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.4560.00%
Vehicle crime32.07-50.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.34-6.25%
Vehicle crime63.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.04-36.00%
Vehicle crime74.1575.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.63212.50%
Vehicle crime46.48-50.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.07-42.86%
Shoplifting32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.26-6.67%
Vehicle crime43.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

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 offences1510.37-40.00%
Other theft53.8925.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Shoplifting31.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.9325.00%
Shoplifting56.48150.00%
Other theft41.30300.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

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 offences209.85100.00%
Burglary45.190.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences106.74-44.44%
Shoplifting42.59100.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.110.00%
Robbery54.670.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202421
June 202415
May 202416
April 202425
March 20248
February 202414
January 202415
December 202325
November 202320
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Chillington Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. East Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gospel Oak Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Graham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wooding Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Violet Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Farmer Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Christine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rachel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arthur Jones Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Solari Close
    Total1
    Burglary1