DY4 7EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7EA

DY4 7EA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7EA, encompassing approximately 4633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY4 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Sheepwash Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Market Place with total crimes: 2

DY4 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.75-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-55.56%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3653.85%
Criminal damage and arson94.32350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.20-27.78%
Public order42.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86300.00%
Possession of weapons30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7738.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.88400.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.83-31.58%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6326.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.28-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.24250.00%
Other theft51.51400.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences167.120.00%
Vehicle crime83.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4745.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.45100.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.61-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.440.00%
Burglary64.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202420
June 202413
May 202418
April 202413
March 202419
February 202415
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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