DAMSON WHARF, DY4 7UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7UL

DAMSON WHARF, DY4 7UL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7UL 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 7UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7UL, encompassing approximately 3853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 7UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 4

DAMSON WHARF, DY4 7UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.94125.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.23-53.85%
Public order33.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.94-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.750.00%
Other theft41.56300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%

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 offences3012.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson67.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5666.67%
Public order31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.340.00%
Other theft65.1950.00%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8211.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.19-16.67%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.78-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.670.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6829.41%
Criminal damage and arson65.71-14.29%
Burglary31.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78200.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6421.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.41250.00%
Burglary51.82150.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Robbery30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.630.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202412
June 202426
May 202430
April 202435
March 202420
February 202420
January 202418
December 202322
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20232
November 20233
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
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 7UL postcode area is presented below.

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