ASHCROFT, DY4 7GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7GZ

ASHCROFT, DY4 7GZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7GZ 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 7GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7GZ, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY4 7GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopkins Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lara Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehouse Street with total crimes: 3

ASHCROFT, DY4 7GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1580.00%
Vehicle crime46.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-50.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Other crime21.10-33.33%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.42-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour63.6850.00%
Vehicle crime42.21100.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.99-12.00%
Other theft68.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.83-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson49.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.5258.82%
Criminal damage and arson69.94500.00%
Robbery52.210.00%
Public order41.84300.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.42-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour56.26400.00%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-87.50%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.57100.00%
Other theft42.95100.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In January 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 offences1311.78-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson44.7933.33%
Public order41.47100.00%
Robbery31.470.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.2071.43%
Vehicle crime58.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Burglary31.10-25.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.367.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.16350.00%
Burglary43.31300.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Robbery20.74-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.89-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.7925.00%
Robbery31.840.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.520.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 202422
May 202425
April 202427
March 202417
February 202426
January 202413
December 202324
November 202314
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hopkins Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakthorpe Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Dudley Road West
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anchor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Old Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1