LOWER CHURCH LANE, DY4 7PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7PF

LOWER CHURCH LANE, DY4 7PF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7PF 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 7PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7PF, encompassing approximately 4764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 7PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jays Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Denbigh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 3

LOWER CHURCH LANE, DY4 7PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.100.00%
Other crime41.050.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.05150.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Public order30.84-57.14%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.51-40.00%
Public order73.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.25-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.9850.00%
Shoplifting93.7812.50%
Vehicle crime41.89100.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 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 offences126.729.09%
Shoplifting82.5214.29%
Other theft31.680.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.24-54.17%
Shoplifting72.3175.00%
Vehicle crime61.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26150.00%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.2420.00%
Vehicle crime55.040.00%
Shoplifting41.0533.33%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.98-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.200.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63200.00%
Shoplifting30.63-57.14%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0346.67%
Shoplifting74.62-12.50%
Public order31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.980.00%
Shoplifting83.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 202415
May 202425
April 202410
March 202418
February 202412
January 202411
December 202324
November 202320
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
July 20245
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jays Avenue
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Denbigh Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Horseley Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bevan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ferguson Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Smith Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. William Ker Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Park Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wilday Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Parish Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Brock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Carnegie Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lister Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1