DY4 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9DB

DY4 9DB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9DB, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 3
  • Zion Street with total crimes: 3
  • Eachus Road with total crimes: 2

DY4 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.460.00%
Burglary23.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.48500.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-69.23%
Public order41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.450.00%
Public order46.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.99100.00%
Burglary21.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Robbery10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.9330.00%
Burglary56.4725.00%
Public order52.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.45-37.50%
Burglary44.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Other theft11.49-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.45100.00%
Other theft37.970.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.96-27.27%
Burglary43.98300.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.47120.00%
Other theft25.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.490.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 202413
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Short Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Zion Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Eachus Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tibbington Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brown Lion Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fountain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dimmocks Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Waring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Henn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1