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

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LF

PARK LANE WEST, DY4 8LF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LF, encompassing approximately 2936 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8LF 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

PARK LANE WEST, DY4 8LF 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 offences77.49-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.56-28.57%
Vehicle crime63.41500.00%
Other theft42.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In June 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 offences1410.56-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson44.770.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2288.89%
Anti-social behaviour45.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Public order31.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07200.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.51-37.50%
Vehicle crime73.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38400.00%
Public order21.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In February 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 offences1610.2245.45%
Public order35.450.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8310.00%
Burglary43.75-33.33%
Public order31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-16.67%
Burglary63.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 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 offences127.83-29.41%
Burglary44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.540.00%
Public order35.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 202417
April 20249
March 202410
February 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8LF 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. New Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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