ORCHARD STREET, DY4 7TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7TD

ORCHARD STREET, DY4 7TD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.10 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7TD 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 7TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7TD, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DY4 7TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 4

ORCHARD STREET, DY4 7TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2449.1060.00%
Other theft1118.13175.00%
Vehicle crime68.31-57.14%
Shoplifting64.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.53-50.00%
Public order43.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Possession of weapons22.270.00%
Theft from the person21.51100.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.28-42.31%
Vehicle crime1411.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour810.5733.33%
Public order56.0425.00%
Other theft43.78-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson33.0250.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Shoplifting10.76-87.50%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2652.8718.18%
Other theft1319.6462.50%
Shoplifting89.82-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime64.530.00%
Public order44.53-20.00%
Robbery23.02-33.33%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2252.124.76%
Shoplifting1416.6255.56%
Anti-social behaviour810.57300.00%
Other theft86.04-11.11%
Vehicle crime66.0450.00%
Public order54.53-16.67%
Robbery33.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.27-33.33%
Burglary11.51-50.00%

In April 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 offences2152.8716.67%
Shoplifting915.86800.00%
Other theft96.800.00%
Public order66.80200.00%
Vehicle crime44.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0233.33%
Robbery43.020.00%
Drugs43.02100.00%
Possession of weapons33.0250.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Burglary21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1838.52-14.29%
Other theft913.6028.57%
Anti-social behaviour56.80150.00%
Vehicle crime43.7833.33%
Burglary33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-62.50%
Drugs22.27100.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.51-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.5775.00%
Shoplifting1415.861300.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.57166.67%
Other theft76.0475.00%
Vehicle crime35.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-33.33%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Public order11.51-50.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.44-61.29%
Burglary49.06100.00%
Other theft43.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.27-40.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Public order21.51-60.00%
Shoplifting11.51-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3149.85106.67%
Other theft823.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.0440.00%
Vehicle crime55.29-37.50%
Public order53.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.780.00%
Shoplifting23.02100.00%
Burglary21.51-60.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.2815.38%
Vehicle crime811.33166.67%
Public order76.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.29150.00%
Burglary53.78400.00%
Other theft43.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.020.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1340.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.820.00%
Other theft67.550.00%
Possession of weapons54.530.00%
Public order43.780.00%
Robbery33.020.00%
Shoplifting32.270.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Other crime32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20244
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202415
June 202426
May 202422
April 202421
March 202418
February 202421
January 202412
December 202331
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 20241
February 202414
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Other theft10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Mark'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hopkins Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Green Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Cypress Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Corporation Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oakthorpe Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bunns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hollyhock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. New Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bradley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. St Catherines Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1