FERNWOOD CROFT, DY4 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LL

FERNWOOD CROFT, DY4 8LL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LL, encompassing approximately 2625 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DY4 8LL 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

FERNWOOD CROFT, DY4 8LL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.66100.00%
Vehicle crime46.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.4325.00%
Vehicle crime41.90300.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 offences87.62-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.050.00%
Public order31.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.00-15.38%
Public order44.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1430.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.950.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.38-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.470.00%
Other theft24.190.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.19-40.00%
Burglary21.14-60.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.42-8.33%
Burglary54.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90150.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.629.09%
Burglary24.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.190.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 202410
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8LL 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. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Birmingham New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1