LEWIS STREET, DY4 7EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7EB

LEWIS STREET, DY4 7EB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 7EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7EB, encompassing approximately 4350 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DY4 7EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Sheepwash Lane with total crimes: 6

LEWIS STREET, DY4 7EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.2537.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3020.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-33.33%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.72-15.79%
Vehicle crime63.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38150.00%
Shoplifting41.15-50.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Theft from the person30.6950.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-75.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences1912.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.37166.67%
Shoplifting81.84100.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.26-5.00%
Vehicle crime54.37-28.57%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Shoplifting40.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4953.85%
Vehicle crime74.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-28.57%
Shoplifting51.15150.00%
Robbery21.15-33.33%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-66.67%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%

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 offences1311.49-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson72.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.61100.00%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Possession of weapons31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-66.67%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Shoplifting20.69-60.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.65-26.09%
Vehicle crime93.91350.00%
Shoplifting52.07-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences2311.9591.67%
Shoplifting115.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.53100.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.96-58.62%
Shoplifting82.76-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-60.00%
Other theft10.46-85.71%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.3931.82%
Shoplifting116.670.00%
Other theft72.5316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6116.67%
Burglary61.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38400.00%
Vehicle crime51.1566.67%
Public order41.150.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.020.00%
Shoplifting115.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.530.00%
Other theft61.380.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202416
May 202419
April 202419
March 202420
February 202413
January 202417
December 202323
November 202312
October 202329
September 202322

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sheepwash Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Horseley Heath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Jonah Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Slater Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cophall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beddoe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ballfields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Rowland Hill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Doughty Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Scott Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brickhouse Lane South
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Great Western Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Tinsley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Philip Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. B4166
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1