DY4 9JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9JF

DY4 9JF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.53 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9JF 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 9JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9JF, encompassing approximately 3891 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 9JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lorne Street with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 8
  • Allen Road with total crimes: 8

DY4 9JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.53-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour99.7650.00%
Public order52.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-68.75%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-42.86%
Other crime41.03-33.33%
Robbery21.030.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.6435.48%
Criminal damage and arson1610.79220.00%
Vehicle crime74.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-50.00%
Other crime61.540.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.7034.78%
Anti-social behaviour127.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.080.00%
Public order31.28-66.67%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.42-4.17%
Public order95.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-16.67%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.17-25.00%
Burglary51.54-54.55%
Robbery41.28300.00%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.99-11.76%
Burglary117.7110.00%
Vehicle crime92.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.31700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Other crime21.03-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.9641.67%
Burglary108.740.00%
Other crime52.570.00%
Public order51.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.76-7.69%
Other theft46.170.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-87.50%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.85-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson86.68-11.11%
Public order42.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Shoplifting21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.3910.71%
Criminal damage and arson97.9750.00%
Shoplifting32.31-25.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-71.43%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.220.00%
Vehicle crime77.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.540.00%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 202410
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202442
May 202431
April 202423
March 202424
February 202430
January 202434
December 202324
November 202326
October 202331
September 202328

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lorne Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Allen Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Brunel Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Churchfield Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Turner Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wordsworth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Short Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Zion Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Manby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Turton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tibbington Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Regent Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Waring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Henn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Bright Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A4037
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cramnore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fereday Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Salter Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1