VERNON AVENUE, DY4 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8EJ

VERNON AVENUE, DY4 8EJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8EJ, encompassing approximately 3124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2

VERNON AVENUE, DY4 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.9225.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68-56.25%
Other theft42.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.240.00%
Vehicle crime45.12100.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9645.45%
Public order35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.440.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.040.00%
Vehicle crime43.20300.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.76-23.08%
Burglary33.20-25.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.68-18.75%
Burglary44.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6845.45%
Burglary45.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.680.00%
Public order43.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 202416
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mallows Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wades Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Neptune Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1