HIGHFIELD ROAD, DY4 0PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0PB

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DY4 0PB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0PB 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 0PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0PB, encompassing approximately 4371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DY4 0PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Henderson Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 4

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DY4 0PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.9229.41%
Criminal damage and arson55.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-16.67%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.46-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1563.64%
Criminal damage and arson54.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-55.56%
Other crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.55-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.5280.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.23-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2066.67%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%

In March 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 offences2510.5238.89%
Vehicle crime45.72100.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Possession of weapons40.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.095.88%
Anti-social behaviour44.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9230.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.890.00%
Robbery31.830.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.26-23.53%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.46-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-16.67%
Public order31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.52122.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.370.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202417
June 202418
May 202411
April 202414
March 202425
February 202418
January 202417
December 202313
November 202317
October 202320
September 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Powis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Welch Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Charles Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1