DY4 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9AF

DY4 9AF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9AF, encompassing approximately 3674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9AF 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
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 4

DY4 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.161100.00%
Public order63.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.9950.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.269.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0822.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.99100.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.26-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-66.67%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.165.26%
Vehicle crime95.44200.00%
Shoplifting42.450.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1690.00%
Vehicle crime35.170.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.08-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9812.50%
Burglary34.900.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1623.08%
Shoplifting34.35200.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8944.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36100.00%
Other crime41.09300.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 202420
February 202419
January 202410
December 202318
November 202316
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9AF 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. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lower Lapwing Piece
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Edward Fisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1