DISCOVERY CLOSE, DY4 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7HS

DISCOVERY CLOSE, DY4 7HS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7HS, encompassing approximately 3846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY4 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denbigh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 3
  • Bevan Road with total crimes: 3

DISCOVERY CLOSE, DY4 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.94-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-60.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In July 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 offences157.807.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.90600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Public order20.78-71.43%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.32-12.50%
Public order73.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68-60.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2425.00%
Other theft42.60300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.50166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.08-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1628.57%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.90-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2425.00%
Burglary42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other theft10.78-80.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.280.00%
Other theft52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202415
June 202414
May 202416
April 20244
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Denbigh Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horseley Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bevan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Powell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ballfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. William Ker Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Brock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. John'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1