COCHRANE CLOSE, DY4 7DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7DJ

COCHRANE CLOSE, DY4 7DJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7DJ 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 7DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7DJ, encompassing approximately 4296 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 7DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Market Place with total crimes: 2
  • Scott Street with total crimes: 2

COCHRANE CLOSE, DY4 7DJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.33300.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.687.69%
Burglary53.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-87.50%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5262.50%
Shoplifting83.03300.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89-46.67%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.490.00%
Other theft31.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1525.00%
Other theft53.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16400.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.82-29.41%
Vehicle crime42.7933.33%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2254.55%
Public order33.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.12-21.43%
Vehicle crime52.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.380.00%
Vehicle crime63.260.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 20248
March 202415
February 202415
January 202412
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Powell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ballfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarkes Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1