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

Overview of Crime in DY4 0RQ

POWIS AVENUE, DY4 0RQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0RQ 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 0RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0RQ, encompassing approximately 4221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DY4 0RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cupfields Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 4
  • West Road with total crimes: 3

POWIS AVENUE, DY4 0RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.11-21.05%
Public order33.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-71.43%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In July 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 offences1911.1318.75%
Criminal damage and arson74.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6675.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9523.08%
Vehicle crime63.790.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.71-18.75%
Vehicle crime63.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18300.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 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 offences167.8214.29%
Vehicle crime73.7916.67%
Public order31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.16-6.67%
Vehicle crime63.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.877.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.71-48.15%
Other theft63.3220.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Robbery40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.4217.39%
Other theft56.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.19130.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.45-16.67%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-20.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.76-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.37100.00%
Public order51.4266.67%
Vehicle crime51.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.420.00%
Robbery54.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202419
June 202416
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 202415
January 202414
December 202327
November 202323
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20235

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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20246
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 0RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cupfields Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spring Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Primrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. East Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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