DY4 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7QG

DY4 7QG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7QG, encompassing approximately 4568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DY4 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horseley Heath with total crimes: 3
  • Bevan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Scott Street with total crimes: 2

DY4 7QG 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 offences84.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-25.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31300.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.03-46.67%
Public order61.75500.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences157.22200.00%
Shoplifting83.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.16-68.75%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88300.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.03128.57%
Vehicle crime23.50100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-46.15%
Other theft31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-87.50%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

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 offences136.57-38.10%
Vehicle crime82.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4431.25%
Vehicle crime54.60400.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.13-5.88%
Public order33.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences176.13112.50%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 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 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 20245
March 202416
February 20247
January 202413
December 202321
November 202316
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horseley Heath
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bevan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Scott Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ferguson Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Avern Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smith Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. William Ker Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Monarch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clarkes Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parish Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Great Meadow
    Total1
    Other crime1