WAEN CLOSE, DY4 0YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 0YB

WAEN CLOSE, DY4 0YB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This DY4 0YB 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 0YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 0YB, encompassing approximately 4941 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DY4 0YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cupfields Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Henderson Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 4

WAEN CLOSE, DY4 0YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.49-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson63.24-50.00%
Public order51.21-16.67%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5113.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4320.00%
Public order61.21500.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.297.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime41.01-20.00%
Robbery30.81200.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-40.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8133.33%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.30-37.93%
Public order43.64300.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.5138.10%
Vehicle crime55.8725.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.09162.50%
Public order54.25-28.57%
Burglary41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.48-55.56%
Public order71.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery20.40-60.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.080.00%
Robbery53.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202414
April 202416
March 202412
February 202418
January 202418
December 202329
November 202321
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 9 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 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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 0YB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cupfields Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Henderson Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Spring Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. West Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Beech Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Primrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. North Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. East Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gospel Oak Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Arthur Jones Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Solari Close
    Total1
    Burglary1