DY4 8SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8SR

DY4 8SR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8SR 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 8SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8SR, encompassing approximately 3895 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY4 8SR 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
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4

DY4 8SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.0692.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 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 offences149.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.54500.00%
Shoplifting41.54300.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.24-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson75.3916.67%
Public order31.80-66.67%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5535.29%
Public order95.90800.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3120.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9841.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.3666.67%
Other crime31.280.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7533.33%
Shoplifting93.080.00%
Other theft42.3133.33%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.44-43.75%
Shoplifting92.3112.50%
Public order42.310.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.29-5.88%
Shoplifting84.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0516.67%
Burglary51.80-28.57%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5530.77%
Burglary74.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80200.00%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.19-23.53%
Shoplifting43.34-42.86%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.520.00%
Shoplifting74.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202414
June 202421
May 202423
April 202417
March 202412
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

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 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8SR 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. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Dudley Port
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carnegie Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lister Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1