DY4 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8LP

DY4 8LP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.08 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8LP, encompassing approximately 2981 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8LP 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

DY4 8LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.08118.18%
Vehicle crime68.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Other theft21.68-60.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.07-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.68400.00%
Other theft51.68150.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences1610.40-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson65.370.00%
Public order32.01-57.14%
Other theft21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.4210.00%
Public order77.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3550.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.710.00%
Other crime41.340.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7323.08%
Criminal damage and arson45.37300.00%
Other theft41.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.05-27.78%
Other theft44.36300.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In January 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 offences189.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.04-33.33%
Burglary31.34-40.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.03200.00%
Burglary52.0166.67%
Public order31.6850.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3915.38%
Burglary35.03200.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences139.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.360.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202411
June 202416
May 202422
April 202420
March 202416
February 202413
January 202418
December 202315
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

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 8LP 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. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1