NEAR HIGH DRIVE, DY4 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7NJ

NEAR HIGH DRIVE, DY4 7NJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7NJ, encompassing approximately 4381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DY4 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamebrook Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bevan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Heritage Way with total crimes: 2

NEAR HIGH DRIVE, DY4 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.16-29.41%
Public order62.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.53325.00%
Vehicle crime33.88-25.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.4875.00%
Vehicle crime43.20100.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.62-47.83%
Vehicle crime52.7425.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.2253.33%
Vehicle crime45.250.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4250.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.930.00%
Vehicle crime33.420.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202417
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 202323
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tamebrook Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bevan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ferguson Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smith Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. William Ker Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Park Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wilday Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parish Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1