WELLINGTON ROAD, DY4 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8RT

WELLINGTON ROAD, DY4 8RT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8RT 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 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8RT, encompassing approximately 4793 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Jays Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 4

WELLINGTON ROAD, DY4 8RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9791.67%
Vehicle crime44.800.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.51-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.51-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5916.67%
Public order31.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0178.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.220.00%
Public order51.25400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0466.67%
Other crime31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.92200.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-40.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8180.00%
Shoplifting93.7612.50%
Vehicle crime51.88150.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.26-28.57%
Shoplifting82.0914.29%
Other theft41.67300.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.34-48.15%
Shoplifting72.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46100.00%
Burglary51.25-16.67%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2235.00%
Burglary65.63500.00%
Shoplifting41.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.30-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.170.00%
Shoplifting31.04-57.14%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.180.00%
Shoplifting74.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202412
June 202422
May 202425
April 202414
March 202418
February 202410
January 202414
December 202327
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Binfield Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Jays Avenue
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Smith Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilday Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Edward Fisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Carnegie Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lister Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1