ROYAL WAY, DY4 7SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7SJ

ROYAL WAY, DY4 7SJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.76 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7SJ 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 7SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7SJ, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 7SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopkins Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lara Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Whitehouse Street with total crimes: 3

ROYAL WAY, DY4 7SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7670.00%
Vehicle crime56.6825.00%
Public order51.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-50.00%
Other crime21.18-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 offences1012.58-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour63.9350.00%
Vehicle crime42.36100.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.76-24.00%
Other theft67.47500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Vehicle crime21.57-33.33%
Public order10.79-80.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.29-7.41%
Public order59.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In April 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 offences2722.0158.82%
Criminal damage and arson610.61500.00%
Robbery52.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.97300.00%
Public order41.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-50.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.97-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour66.68500.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Other theft11.18-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.44116.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.22100.00%
Other theft43.14100.00%
Shoplifting41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 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 offences1212.58-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.72100.00%
Public order41.57100.00%
Burglary21.57-33.33%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.29116.67%
Vehicle crime510.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Burglary31.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-71.43%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.72250.00%
Burglary52.75400.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.720.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202410
June 202419
May 202425
April 202427
March 202417
February 202426
January 202412
December 202326
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 7SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hopkins Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakthorpe Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Dudley Road West
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anchor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. New Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Old Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1