RICHARDS ROAD, DY4 9JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9JL

RICHARDS ROAD, DY4 9JL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9JL 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 9JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9JL, encompassing approximately 3144 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DY4 9JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allen Road with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parkes Lane with total crimes: 4

RICHARDS ROAD, DY4 9JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.40-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour54.450.00%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Shoplifting30.95-25.00%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.03-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour510.81-28.57%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-63.64%
Other crime31.270.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.13266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.50-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.17115.38%
Anti-social behaviour88.90166.67%
Shoplifting32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Robbery10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.67-31.58%
Public order74.13250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-16.67%
Burglary41.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.90-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson66.040.00%
Burglary51.91-50.00%
Robbery41.59300.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.81-22.58%
Burglary107.6325.00%
Vehicle crime63.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91500.00%
Other crime21.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.08121.43%
Burglary89.860.00%
Public order52.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Other crime31.590.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.31-33.33%
Shoplifting24.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-87.50%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson86.68166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Shoplifting10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.6722.73%
Shoplifting38.590.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.230.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202434
June 202435
May 202428
April 202413
March 202419
February 202424
January 202431
December 202314
November 202321
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1