CHURCH STREET, DY4 7SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7SR

CHURCH STREET, DY4 7SR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7SR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 7SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7SR, encompassing approximately 2641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DY4 7SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakthorpe Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beatrice Walk with total crimes: 3

CHURCH STREET, DY4 7SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.25-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour74.1675.00%
Public order42.65300.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.90-11.54%
Other theft78.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.79-3.70%
Public order59.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.51-40.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 offences2721.9642.11%
Criminal damage and arson610.22200.00%
Public order52.2766.67%
Vehicle crime51.89400.00%
Robbery51.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-50.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.38-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour67.19500.00%
Other theft32.27-25.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-75.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.20123.08%
Criminal damage and arson810.98100.00%
Other theft43.0333.33%
Shoplifting41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.25-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.9233.33%
Public order41.51100.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.7968.75%
Vehicle crime510.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Burglary31.14-40.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9023.08%
Criminal damage and arson96.06350.00%
Burglary53.41400.00%
Other theft31.89-25.00%
Robbery21.14-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.01-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.920.00%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.440.00%
Public order51.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202423
May 202426
April 202427
March 202419
February 202429
January 202413
December 202327
November 202316
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Oakthorpe Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Birmingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beatrice Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Dudley Road West
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Burnt Tree
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A4033
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monk Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fisher Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Coneygree Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Newcomen Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Danks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gilbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Mark'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charlotte Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bradshaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Monins Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Anita Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1