POWIS AVENUE, DY4 0RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0RJ

POWIS AVENUE, DY4 0RJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0RJ 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 0RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0RJ, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 0RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cupfields Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Henderson Walk with total crimes: 4
  • West Road with total crimes: 3

POWIS AVENUE, DY4 0RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.91-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson53.5725.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.216.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2833.33%
Public order41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7060.00%
Public order54.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-57.14%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 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 offences106.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.5540.00%
Public order31.79200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.637.14%
Vehicle crime53.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.91-39.13%
Robbery43.57300.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4435.29%
Other theft45.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences178.6888.89%
Anti-social behaviour54.34-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 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 offences98.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202417
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 202415
February 202414
January 202414
December 202323
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cupfields Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Beech Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Moseley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Primrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Watt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Arthur Jones Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Solari Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bridge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Powis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Welch Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cotterills Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1