HEATH CLOSE, DY4 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7PB

HEATH CLOSE, DY4 7PB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7PB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7PB, encompassing approximately 4614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DY4 7PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 4
  • Dovecote Close with total crimes: 4
  • Morrison Road with total crimes: 3

HEATH CLOSE, DY4 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.08150.00%
Public order21.08-71.43%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.28-54.55%
Public order72.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.93340.00%
Vehicle crime34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.6323.08%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.980.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Public order20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.15-27.78%
Vehicle crime82.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences186.280.00%
Vehicle crime43.90300.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.630.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202422
April 20245
March 202416
February 202413
January 202413
December 202318
November 202318
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dovecote Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morrison Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rowland Hill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Denbigh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Doughty Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Scott Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Howard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Millwright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Parish Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Far High Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Horseley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1