DY4 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7RG

DY4 7RG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7RG 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 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7RG, encompassing approximately 3331 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY4 7RG area, explore the DY4 7RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DY4 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Hopkins Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lara Grove with total crimes: 3

DY4 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5090.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

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 offences108.70-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour63.0050.00%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Other theft10.90-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.31-15.38%
Other theft46.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.21-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson57.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.2175.00%
Vehicle crime58.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.60-20.00%
Other theft54.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-83.33%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.00-14.29%
Other theft51.80150.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson74.2016.67%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.8169.23%
Anti-social behaviour66.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.80400.00%
Burglary21.50-60.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1018.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.90400.00%
Burglary53.00150.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences119.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202410
June 202422
May 202426
April 202428
March 202416
February 202420
January 202414
December 202322
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hopkins Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Dudley Port
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Anchor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Old Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1