WATERY LANE, DY4 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8NA

WATERY LANE, DY4 8NA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8NA 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 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8NA, encompassing approximately 3371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locarno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Phoenix Road with total crimes: 2

WATERY LANE, DY4 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.901000.00%
Public order63.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.19-8.33%
Vehicle crime83.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson43.5633.33%
Other theft31.190.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0890.00%
Public order55.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson52.97150.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5327.78%
Vehicle crime136.82225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8650.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 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 offences1810.6828.57%
Vehicle crime45.34300.00%
Public order41.19-33.33%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.19-17.65%
Public order64.15500.00%
Burglary51.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0841.67%
Burglary65.04500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 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 offences128.30-50.00%
Other theft33.56200.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.35118.18%
Criminal damage and arson67.120.00%
Public order41.78300.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202411
June 202412
May 202419
April 202410
March 202423
February 202418
January 202414
December 202317
November 202312
October 202324
September 202311

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
April 20242
March 202413
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Owen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. New Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Fisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1