BAKER STREET, DY4 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8JX

BAKER STREET, DY4 8JX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8JX, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 8JX 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

BAKER STREET, DY4 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.07-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.8233.33%
Other theft31.61-25.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.49-38.46%
Other theft43.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-25.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.890.00%
Vehicle crime45.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0885.71%
Public order45.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.47-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.05-30.00%
Burglary32.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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 offences107.66-16.67%
Burglary34.03-25.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences128.879.09%
Burglary44.8433.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.86-8.33%
Burglary34.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.890.00%
Public order44.840.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8JX 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. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Birmingham New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mallows Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wades Close
    Total1
    Other theft1