DY4 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9BY

DY4 9BY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9BY, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4037 with total crimes: 3
  • Eachus Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

DY4 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2133.33%
Burglary22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-75.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime86.32700.00%
Public order44.21-20.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.84125.00%
Public order59.47150.00%
Burglary22.63100.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.84-42.86%
Public order24.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.68366.67%
Vehicle crime37.3750.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-81.25%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.5877.78%
Burglary28.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.370.00%
Vehicle crime14.740.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 202412
February 202418
January 20248
December 202314
November 20233
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4037
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Eachus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brown Lion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fountain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bonneville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Martin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Growers Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1