BOSCOBEL AVENUE, DY4 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LN

BOSCOBEL AVENUE, DY4 8LN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LN, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DY4 8LN 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
  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 4

BOSCOBEL AVENUE, DY4 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1364.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.55-20.00%
Other theft21.24-60.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.85400.00%
Other theft51.55400.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.27-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.950.00%
Public order31.85-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2929.41%
Public order96.80350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8221.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.260.00%
Other crime41.240.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In March 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 offences149.2755.56%
Criminal damage and arson44.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 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 offences95.87-47.06%
Other theft42.78300.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.896.25%
Criminal damage and arson55.260.00%
Burglary41.55-33.33%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8214.29%
Burglary64.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.42-17.65%
Public order24.330.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.260.00%
Robbery31.240.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202414
June 202416
May 202422
April 202417
March 202414
February 20249
January 202417
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8LN 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. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1