DY4 8NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8NY

DY4 8NY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8NY 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 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8NY, encompassing approximately 1525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldeney Close with total crimes: 3
  • Newcomen Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Fernwood Croft with total crimes: 1

DY4 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8750.00%
Vehicle crime23.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.62-40.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4950.00%
Vehicle crime53.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1540.00%
Vehicle crime44.590.00%
Other crime22.620.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1866.67%
Vehicle crime43.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.21-50.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56100.00%
Other theft23.93100.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.93-40.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.59-16.67%
Other theft23.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldeney Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Birmingham New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mallows Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1