DY4 7UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 7UW

DY4 7UW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This DY4 7UW 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 7UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 7UW, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY4 7UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Road West with total crimes: 6
  • Lara Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Damson Wharf with total crimes: 2

DY4 7UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.28200.00%
Other crime27.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.60-35.71%
Other theft15.260.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.4527.27%
Criminal damage and arson48.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8737.50%
Robbery46.43300.00%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5314.29%
Other theft34.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.0950.00%
Shoplifting31.7550.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53-25.00%
Robbery33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.53-20.00%
Burglary44.68100.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.850.00%
Other theft32.3450.00%
Robbery21.75-33.33%
Burglary21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.04-9.09%
Robbery35.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.750.00%
Other theft21.17-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.550.00%
Other theft56.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.920.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20244
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Road West
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lara Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wilson Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tipton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Patricia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Britannia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. John'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1