SANDGATE ROAD, DY4 0SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0SX

SANDGATE ROAD, DY4 0SX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0SX 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 0SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0SX, encompassing approximately 4560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 0SX 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

SANDGATE ROAD, DY4 0SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.06-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson66.580.00%
Shoplifting51.3266.67%
Public order41.100.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.7223.08%
Criminal damage and arson67.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-28.57%
Public order41.10100.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Shoplifting30.6650.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.508.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.97-12.50%
Other crime41.5433.33%
Robbery30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.06-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2633.33%
Public order51.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-42.86%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.16-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson85.4860.00%
Vehicle crime71.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54100.00%
Public order51.32150.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.0647.37%
Shoplifting66.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3225.00%
Vehicle crime51.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.99-24.00%
Vehicle crime44.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88300.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Shoplifting20.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8492.31%
Public order55.48150.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Shoplifting40.88100.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.36-35.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.55-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour54.39-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.10-40.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-77.78%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.3542.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.92350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9760.00%
Public order61.75500.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Possession of weapons41.10100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Robbery30.66-25.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.170.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202432
June 202426
May 202424
April 202425
March 202428
February 202419
January 202425
December 202313
November 202320
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 0SX 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. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Watt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. North Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1