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

Overview of Crime in DY4 9JN

RICHARDS ROAD, DY4 9JN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.75 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9JN 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 9JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9JN, encompassing approximately 3548 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

DY4 9JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • Allen Road with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5

RICHARDS ROAD, DY4 9JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.75-50.00%
Shoplifting86.2033.33%
Burglary82.25700.00%
Public order62.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.69-20.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.544.76%
Anti-social behaviour612.40-33.33%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Public order41.4133.33%
Other crime31.13-25.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 offences4224.8027.27%
Criminal damage and arson1611.84433.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.51-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.54400.00%
Other theft41.4133.33%
Other crime41.13300.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.30100.00%
Shoplifting42.8233.33%
Public order41.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-57.14%
Burglary30.850.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2217.19-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.20-12.50%
Public order61.97100.00%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Burglary31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting30.85-62.50%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.60-7.41%
Shoplifting87.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.250.00%
Burglary52.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.41-28.57%
Robbery41.410.00%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.88-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson87.61100.00%
Burglary82.250.00%
Vehicle crime72.25600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-16.67%
Public order31.41-62.50%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.70100.00%
Burglary89.58700.00%
Public order82.25700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Other crime41.130.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.58-34.62%
Shoplifting44.79300.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-80.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.37-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson107.3342.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.82200.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.19-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson79.0216.67%
Burglary41.970.00%
Shoplifting31.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.580.00%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Vehicle crime61.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.690.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202444
June 202442
May 202433
April 202422
March 202425
February 202427
January 202434
December 202317
November 202326
October 202332
September 202334

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 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
April 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 9JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 10. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1