DY4 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LJ

DY4 8LJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DY4 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Anderson Road with total crimes: 2

DY4 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3980.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34-60.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3550.00%
Vehicle crime52.01400.00%
Other theft41.680.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 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 offences86.71-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Public order31.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.05150.00%
Public order65.03500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03-33.33%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-60.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0428.57%
Vehicle crime53.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.02-41.67%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0420.00%
Burglary34.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.39-23.08%
Burglary53.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.378.33%
Public order24.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.380.00%
Other theft34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Binfield Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1