DY4 9JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9JR

DY4 9JR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9JR 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 9JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9JR, encompassing approximately 4193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY4 9JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lorne Street with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 8

DY4 9JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.4210.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.12-11.11%
Shoplifting61.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.43-66.67%
Public order51.4366.67%
Other crime41.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Robbery10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.0951.52%
Criminal damage and arson1811.92350.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.29-35.71%
Other crime42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Robbery40.95300.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Public order30.72-50.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.6013.79%
Anti-social behaviour147.87133.33%
Public order63.34-25.00%
Shoplifting41.4333.33%
Burglary40.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-60.00%
Other theft40.95-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-62.50%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.60-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.9225.00%
Public order82.38166.67%
Vehicle crime81.9160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.91100.00%
Burglary51.430.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Shoplifting31.19-66.67%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.2725.00%
Shoplifting99.54350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.15-11.11%
Burglary51.91-50.00%
Other theft51.19150.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-44.44%
Robbery41.190.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.36-21.95%
Burglary107.6311.11%
Vehicle crime92.38800.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1550.00%
Public order31.43-57.14%
Other crime20.72-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.5186.36%
Burglary99.780.00%
Public order72.15600.00%
Other crime51.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19100.00%
Robbery40.95100.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.30-31.25%
Shoplifting45.2533.33%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-75.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.55-21.95%
Criminal damage and arson87.63-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.9140.00%
Public order41.67100.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.797.89%
Criminal damage and arson119.78120.00%
Possession of weapons52.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.19-20.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.060.00%
Shoplifting61.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202455
June 202450
May 202433
April 202429
March 202440
February 202432
January 202441
December 202322
November 202332
October 202341
September 202338

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lorne Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Allen Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wythwood Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Churchfield Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wordsworth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shakespeare Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Zion Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Manby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Strathmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Kingsbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Henn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Union Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Turton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ridgeway Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Waring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. John Bright Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A4037
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cramnore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Fereday Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1