PARK LANE WEST, DY4 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LE

PARK LANE WEST, DY4 8LE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LE, encompassing approximately 3279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY4 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 2

PARK LANE WEST, DY4 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15-35.71%
Other theft42.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.59-17.65%
Vehicle crime64.27500.00%
Other theft41.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.22100.00%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.89-5.56%
Other theft65.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8333.33%
Public order41.22-20.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-60.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9880.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.490.00%
Public order51.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.05400.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.28-23.81%
Vehicle crime84.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44400.00%
Public order31.52-25.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.5040.00%
Public order46.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Burglary31.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7625.00%
Burglary64.57-33.33%
Public order41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.15-29.41%
Burglary93.66125.00%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.45-15.00%
Burglary45.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.980.00%
Public order46.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202417
May 202418
April 202410
March 202416
February 202421
January 202415
December 202312
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Owen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. New Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wades Close
    Total1
    Other theft1