DY4 7DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7DH

DY4 7DH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7DH 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 7DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7DH, encompassing approximately 3974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY4 7DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 2
  • Moseley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Avern Close with total crimes: 2

DY4 7DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.28-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.7666.67%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3071.43%
Public order43.020.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.50-87.50%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0314.29%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.53-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.28-41.18%
Vehicle crime42.5233.33%
Public order21.010.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8041.67%
Vehicle crime34.28-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences126.0450.00%
Vehicle crime63.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.790.00%
Vehicle crime72.01133.33%
Other theft21.76-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.300.00%
Other theft42.010.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 202415
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 7DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moseley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cotterills Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Clarkes Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1