SHERWOOD AVENUE, DY4 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LG

SHERWOOD AVENUE, DY4 8LG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LG, encompassing approximately 2610 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Road with total crimes: 2

SHERWOOD AVENUE, DY4 8LG 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 offences76.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In June 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 offences108.81-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.8350.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0462.50%
Public order34.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.130.00%
Public order23.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.36-44.44%
Burglary31.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13-10.00%
Burglary33.45-57.14%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6611.11%
Burglary73.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51-30.77%
Burglary43.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.810.00%
Public order34.980.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Birmingham New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1