ST HELENS AVENUE, DY4 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7LR

ST HELENS AVENUE, DY4 7LR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7LR, encompassing approximately 4789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Market Place with total crimes: 2
  • Scott Street with total crimes: 2

ST HELENS AVENUE, DY4 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.31-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.93-7.14%
Public order62.710.00%
Burglary51.25400.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-87.50%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4755.56%
Shoplifting82.92300.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.01-43.75%
Public order31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.68-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-33.33%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.140.00%
Other theft63.55500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25500.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.52-15.00%
Vehicle crime103.55150.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.8981.82%
Vehicle crime44.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%

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 offences114.80-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.3066.67%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5630.77%
Vehicle crime63.55200.00%
Burglary51.25400.00%
Other theft41.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.520.00%
Other theft72.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 202416
February 202417
January 202417
December 202320
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clarkes Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1