DY4 0TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0TF

DY4 0TF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0TF 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 0TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0TF, encompassing approximately 5185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-27.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

DY4 0TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • Allen Road with total crimes: 9
  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6

DY4 0TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.85-27.45%
Shoplifting87.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-14.29%
Public order51.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-37.50%
Other crime40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Burglary40.77300.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.1630.77%
Anti-social behaviour89.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.54-58.82%
Shoplifting61.35200.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Other crime30.77-40.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.52240.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.28-64.71%
Other crime51.16150.00%
Robbery40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Public order30.77-57.14%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.9425.81%
Anti-social behaviour177.52142.86%
Public order73.280.00%
Other theft61.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-50.00%
Shoplifting40.9633.33%
Burglary40.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.77-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.01-31.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.9825.00%
Vehicle crime91.9328.57%
Public order71.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3540.00%
Burglary61.3550.00%
Other theft51.16-16.67%
Shoplifting30.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.0966.67%
Shoplifting98.68350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.74-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.54-22.22%
Other theft61.35500.00%
Public order51.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.9625.00%
Possession of weapons50.96400.00%
Burglary40.96-63.64%
Robbery30.770.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.69-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson115.21450.00%
Burglary112.1222.22%
Vehicle crime92.12800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Public order30.77-57.14%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.4350.00%
Burglary97.520.00%
Public order71.74250.00%
Other crime41.35300.00%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.29-16.13%
Shoplifting45.0133.33%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-77.78%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-66.67%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.15-34.04%
Criminal damage and arson95.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-14.29%
Public order51.16150.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-80.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.3642.42%
Criminal damage and arson99.0680.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Vehicle crime51.35-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.96400.00%
Shoplifting30.96-50.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.360.00%
Shoplifting61.350.00%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Other theft50.960.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202451
June 202439
May 202439
April 202431
March 202445
February 202427
January 202439
December 202326
November 202331
October 202347
September 202333

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202417
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 202417
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woodhall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1