DICK SHEPPARD AVENUE, DY4 0XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0XY

DICK SHEPPARD AVENUE, DY4 0XY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0XY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 0XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0XY, encompassing approximately 4337 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 0XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 10
  • Wythwood Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 4

DICK SHEPPARD AVENUE, DY4 0XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.067.69%
Criminal damage and arson126.4633.33%
Other theft42.770.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

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 offences2613.1418.18%
Criminal damage and arson95.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0740.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-66.67%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2215.79%
Vehicle crime95.0780.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-16.67%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-66.67%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.99-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson94.38125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.07200.00%
Public order61.38200.00%
Vehicle crime51.3866.67%
Shoplifting31.15-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.6036.84%
Shoplifting65.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1910.37-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour54.38400.00%
Burglary51.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.3046.67%
Public order45.07100.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Robbery30.92200.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences157.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.4633.33%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-60.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.76-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.15-37.50%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-57.14%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.84133.33%
Public order61.61100.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Possession of weapons41.15100.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Robbery30.69-40.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.680.00%
Robbery53.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202426
May 202422
April 202419
March 202426
February 202419
January 202422
December 202315
November 202318
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wythwood Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shakespeare Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. East Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Strathmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kingsbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Henn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Norman Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Hawthorn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Leslie Drive
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ridgeway Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coronation Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Graham Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mansell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Henderson Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. West Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Watt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Olga Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Anne Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1