KIRKHAM WAY, DY4 8TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8TW

KIRKHAM WAY, DY4 8TW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8TW 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 8TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8TW, encompassing approximately 4566 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY4 8TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locarno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tamebrook Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

KIRKHAM WAY, DY4 8TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1322.22%
Other theft42.410.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9750.00%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.91-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.88111.11%
Public order54.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.47-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-20.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.23240.00%
Vehicle crime53.7266.67%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.72-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.91-36.36%
Burglary33.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3237.50%
Burglary44.820.00%
Shoplifting20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.57-23.81%
Public order43.50300.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 202419
April 20249
March 202417
February 20245
January 202414
December 202322
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tamebrook Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lower Lapwing Piece
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ferguson Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wilday Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Edward Fisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parish Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1