JAYS AVENUE, DY4 8UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8UZ

JAYS AVENUE, DY4 8UZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8UZ 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 8UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8UZ, encompassing approximately 4129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 8UZ 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

JAYS AVENUE, DY4 8UZ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3242.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.5475.00%
Vehicle crime51.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2133.33%
Other crime30.970.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.93-24.00%
Other theft44.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Shoplifting40.97300.00%
Public order30.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%

In June 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 offences2511.38-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson66.0520.00%
Public order61.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-40.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0893.75%
Vehicle crime57.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-16.67%
Public order41.21100.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.44-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson63.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-25.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8726.67%
Shoplifting94.600.00%
Other theft62.18100.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.99-11.76%
Shoplifting93.6312.50%
Public order32.18200.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-87.50%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.83-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson84.12100.00%
Shoplifting81.94100.00%
Burglary51.940.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.594.76%
Burglary55.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6616.67%
Burglary45.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-20.00%
Shoplifting40.97-42.86%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.380.00%
Shoplifting74.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202419
June 202425
May 202431
April 202416
March 202419
February 202415
January 202417
December 202322
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
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 8UZ 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. Bevan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Anderson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heritage Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Smith Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Dudley Port
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Tudor Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nathu Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park Lane East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilday Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Brock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Amphlett Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Carnegie Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lister Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Harrowby Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Slater Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Dastan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barnett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crompton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1