DY4 0SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0SH

DY4 0SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0SH 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 0SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0SH, encompassing approximately 5026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 0SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mayhurst Close with total crimes: 5

DY4 0SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.14-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.370.00%
Shoplifting51.3966.67%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-57.14%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.5317.24%
Criminal damage and arson76.76-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.390.00%
Public order41.39100.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.147.41%
Criminal damage and arson95.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.79-36.36%
Other crime41.39100.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.3757.14%
Public order52.1925.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-62.50%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.14-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson84.1860.00%
Vehicle crime81.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.5975.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Shoplifting30.80-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.5314.81%
Shoplifting66.17200.00%
Vehicle crime61.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-42.86%
Public order40.80100.00%
Possession of weapons40.80300.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Burglary30.800.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.1387.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.97250.00%
Public order51.39150.00%
Robbery40.99300.00%
Other crime40.80300.00%
Shoplifting40.80100.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.96-46.67%
Vehicle crime43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.74-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-70.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.7257.14%
Criminal damage and arson106.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9966.67%
Public order61.99500.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Possession of weapons40.80300.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202434
June 202429
May 202427
April 202421
March 202431
February 202427
January 202430
December 202316
November 202330
October 202333
September 202321

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Watt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Charles Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1