ASH ROAD, DY4 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8PQ

ASH ROAD, DY4 8PQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8PQ, encompassing approximately 3389 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DY4 8PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

ASH ROAD, DY4 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.67-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.44-47.06%
Vehicle crime52.66150.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 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 offences1711.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.0233.33%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.44112.50%
Public order55.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.977.69%
Vehicle crime54.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.85-13.33%
Public order33.84-25.00%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.567.14%
Public order44.43300.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.260.00%
Burglary44.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.67-22.22%
Burglary54.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.74157.14%
Vehicle crime35.3150.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 202417
May 202417
April 20248
March 202414
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Owen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Union Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. New Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Lane West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wades Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Neptune Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1