LEASOWE ROAD, DY4 8PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8PW

LEASOWE ROAD, DY4 8PW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8PW 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 8PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8PW, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 8PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2

LEASOWE ROAD, DY4 8PW 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Other theft31.31-25.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.61100.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.096.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.2333.33%
Public order41.31-20.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8287.50%
Public order54.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54-38.46%
Public order32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1730.00%
Vehicle crime44.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.84-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.27100.00%
Burglary31.31-25.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences147.84-6.67%
Burglary44.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4815.38%
Burglary54.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.19-13.33%
Burglary44.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.820.00%
Public order34.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202415
April 20248
March 202413
February 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 8PW postcode area is presented below.

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