BALLFIELDS, DY4 7DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7DY

BALLFIELDS, DY4 7DY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7DY 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 7DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7DY, encompassing approximately 4422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 7DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Sheepwash Lane with total crimes: 5

BALLFIELDS, DY4 7DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.01-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson42.94-66.67%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.0243.75%
Criminal damage and arson125.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7120.00%
Shoplifting41.3633.33%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In June 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 offences1610.18-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour53.62150.00%
Public order41.13300.00%
Shoplifting30.90-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-75.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5311.76%
Criminal damage and arson84.30300.00%
Shoplifting81.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.81-25.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.05-10.53%
Vehicle crime43.84-42.86%
Shoplifting40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8546.15%
Vehicle crime74.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-28.57%
Shoplifting51.13150.00%
Other theft21.13-60.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Robbery10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.31-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58100.00%
Other theft51.36400.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-62.50%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Shoplifting20.68-60.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.05-30.43%
Vehicle crime83.62300.00%
Shoplifting51.81-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.7691.67%
Shoplifting115.2057.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.49100.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.59-57.14%
Shoplifting72.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.6033.33%
Burglary76.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.5816.67%
Shoplifting61.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.3666.67%
Other theft51.13-28.57%
Public order41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.570.00%
Shoplifting104.750.00%
Other theft72.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202423
June 202416
May 202419
April 202417
March 202419
February 202413
January 202416
December 202323
November 202312
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Horseley Heath
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sheepwash Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Brickhouse Lane South
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Fisher Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cophall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Powell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ballfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. William Ker Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1