SLATER STREET, DY4 7EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7EZ

SLATER STREET, DY4 7EZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.40 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7EZ 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 7EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7EZ, encompassing approximately 2394 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY4 7EZ area, explore the DY4 7EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DY4 7EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tinsley Street with total crimes: 5

SLATER STREET, DY4 7EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.40-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences169.61-27.27%
Public order66.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.510.00%
Burglary42.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.67-66.67%
Other crime20.84-50.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3240.93-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences2213.374.76%
Criminal damage and arson109.19233.33%
Vehicle crime64.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-14.29%
Public order52.51150.00%
Other theft42.0933.33%
Other crime41.67300.00%
Theft from the person21.67-33.33%
Robbery20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3838.8522.58%
Violence and sexual offences2115.8723.53%
Anti-social behaviour78.77250.00%
Vehicle crime72.92-36.36%
Possession of weapons32.92200.00%
Theft from the person31.250.00%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-66.67%
Robbery21.250.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3136.3482.35%
Violence and sexual offences1712.95-10.53%
Vehicle crime117.10120.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.59125.00%
Public order43.76-42.86%
Theft from the person31.67200.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Other theft21.25-60.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.66-20.83%
Shoplifting177.94-50.00%
Public order77.10250.00%
Other theft52.9266.67%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Other crime42.090.00%
Possession of weapons41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3434.2541.67%
Violence and sexual offences2414.20140.00%
Vehicle crime510.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09-37.50%
Other theft32.09-50.00%
Robbery21.25-50.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2430.49-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1010.02-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson84.18300.00%
Other theft63.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.510.00%
Vehicle crime52.510.00%
Robbery42.0933.33%
Public order41.67100.00%
Possession of weapons31.6750.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2730.9135.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.7750.00%
Vehicle crime52.51-16.67%
Robbery32.09200.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2026.31-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences188.3520.00%
Vehicle crime67.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Bicycle theft21.25100.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Robbery10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2127.15-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.77-37.50%
Vehicle crime86.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-25.00%
Other theft52.51-16.67%
Public order22.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-85.71%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3042.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2412.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.180.00%
Burglary73.340.00%
Other theft62.920.00%
Public order52.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202432
June 202438
May 202431
April 202417
March 202434
February 202424
January 202427
December 202320
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202422
June 202421
May 202417
April 202419
March 202424
February 202410
January 202421
December 202318
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tinsley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sheepwash Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Horton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Whitehall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brickhouse Lane South
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Horseley Heath
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fisher Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Charles Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cophall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Powell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ballfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1