DY4 0QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0QA

DY4 0QA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0QA 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 0QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0QA, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-78.95% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 0QA 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
  • Rachel Close with total crimes: 1

DY4 0QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.15-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson22.46-33.33%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.5358.33%
Anti-social behaviour411.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-33.33%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.99-42.86%
Vehicle crime37.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Robbery21.85-50.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.0740.00%
Robbery412.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.46-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7666.67%
Vehicle crime39.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.76-30.77%
Vehicle crime55.5425.00%
Robbery23.08100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1530.00%
Vehicle crime48.00300.00%
Public order22.46-33.33%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.38-47.37%
Burglary46.1533.33%
Other theft32.460.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Shoplifting21.85-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.145.56%
Shoplifting511.69150.00%
Burglary33.0850.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.07200.00%
Robbery211.070.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-60.00%
Shoplifting33.6950.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.530.00%
Shoplifting29.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202419
June 202412
May 202421
April 202415
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 202319
November 202318
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 0QA 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. Rachel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lea Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arthur Jones Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1