DY4 7SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7SA

DY4 7SA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.58 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7SA 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 7SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7SA, encompassing approximately 3977 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DY4 7SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Jays Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4

DY4 7SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.58175.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.30150.00%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.79-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.02-33.33%
Shoplifting41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.790.00%
Other theft41.51300.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.82-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson67.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5166.67%
Public order41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.3363.16%
Criminal damage and arson67.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.06-9.52%
Shoplifting94.780.00%
Other theft62.2650.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8131.25%
Shoplifting95.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-16.67%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.80-40.74%
Shoplifting84.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-14.29%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5842.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.7940.00%
Burglary41.76-20.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3158.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Burglary51.2666.67%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Shoplifting41.01-42.86%
Robbery31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.560.00%
Shoplifting73.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202412
June 202427
May 202430
April 202431
March 202419
February 202421
January 202416
December 202327
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
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
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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 7SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Binfield Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Jays Avenue
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Dudley Port
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Tipton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Anchor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carnegie Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lister Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Old Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1