GALTON CLOSE, DY4 7NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7NN

GALTON CLOSE, DY4 7NN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7NN 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 7NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7NN, encompassing approximately 4310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 7NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Scott Street with total crimes: 2
  • Ferguson Drive with total crimes: 2

GALTON CLOSE, DY4 7NN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.41-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.80-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2850.00%
Burglary54.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.160.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-87.50%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.199.09%
Shoplifting82.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.57-8.33%
Public order42.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.10-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4230.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.940.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.26-31.58%
Vehicle crime53.0266.67%
Public order31.160.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4211.76%
Public order34.41200.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.736.25%
Vehicle crime43.94-33.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3533.33%
Vehicle crime63.71100.00%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.660.00%
Other theft42.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 202417
January 202413
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 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
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ferguson Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Underhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotterills Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Clarkes Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1