DY4 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8UH

DY4 8UH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8UH 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 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8UH, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DY4 8UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Street with total crimes: 9
  • Latham Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 4

DY4 8UH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.36145.45%
Vehicle crime57.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime53.09150.00%
Public order41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-33.33%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5115.79%
Criminal damage and arson66.1820.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order31.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.39-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson55.34-16.67%
Public order51.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.3671.43%
Criminal damage and arson66.74100.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.43-6.67%
Other theft73.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences156.740.00%
Public order34.210.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2116.67%
Burglary41.97100.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences128.99-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.580.00%
Other theft43.650.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202411
June 202422
May 202419
April 202424
March 202414
February 202415
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313

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

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Binfield Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Latham Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tudor Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Dudley Port
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Anchor Drive
    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