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

Overview of Crime in DY4 0QX

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DY4 0QX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 0QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0QX, encompassing approximately 5033 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

DY4 0QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cupfields Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Powis Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 5

HIGHFIELD ROAD, DY4 0QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.735.26%
Criminal damage and arson123.9771.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.3816.67%
Public order61.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In June 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 offences199.5426.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3920.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In May 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 offences158.15-11.76%
Vehicle crime62.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9925.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.95-5.56%
Vehicle crime43.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7933.33%
Public order30.79200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.560.00%
Vehicle crime73.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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 offences186.95-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour43.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.34-25.81%
Public order44.57300.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-20.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.7440.91%
Vehicle crime56.1625.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.74120.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.370.00%
Public order51.39-37.50%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.35-47.37%
Public order81.99166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.5975.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Robbery20.60-71.43%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.540.00%
Robbery73.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202419
May 202415
April 202417
March 202418
February 202418
January 202423
December 202331
November 202322
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cupfields Crescent
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Powis Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spring Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mott Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. East Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Norman Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Beech Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Waen Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coronation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gilson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bankfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Henderson Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. West Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Watt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bolton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Solari Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cupfields Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Nock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1