BARNEY CLOSE, DY4 8XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8XZ

BARNEY CLOSE, DY4 8XZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8XZ 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 8XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8XZ, encompassing approximately 2832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8XZ 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
  • Whitehouse Street with total crimes: 3

BARNEY CLOSE, DY4 8XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.95233.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.06-25.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.240.00%
Other theft45.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.47-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour25.300.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9572.73%
Criminal damage and arson46.71300.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.77-38.89%
Other theft33.8850.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.4763.64%
Criminal damage and arson36.360.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.36-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.88-25.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary20.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6588.89%
Criminal damage and arson46.0033.33%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0628.57%
Burglary43.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 20246
June 202415
May 202415
April 202419
March 202411
February 202418
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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 8XZ 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. Whitehouse Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Damson Wharf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coneygree Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newcomen Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Anchor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boscobel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fernwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mission Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Tividale Street
    Total1
    Other crime1