ALBERT STREET, DY4 9JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9JY

ALBERT STREET, DY4 9JY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9JY 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 9JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9JY, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DY4 9JY 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
  • Mayhurst Close with total crimes: 5

ALBERT STREET, DY4 9JY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.47-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour56.01-28.57%
Public order41.37-20.00%
Burglary41.09300.00%
Other crime41.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-33.33%
Shoplifting31.09-25.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.66-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour710.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-57.14%
Public order51.64150.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other crime41.090.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.5739.29%
Criminal damage and arson1410.65366.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.82-53.85%
Other theft41.6433.33%
Other crime41.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.65160.00%
Shoplifting33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Public order20.82-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.02-8.70%
Public order85.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-28.57%
Burglary41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2816.67%
Burglary51.91-50.00%
Robbery41.37300.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.56-30.30%
Burglary106.2811.11%
Vehicle crime82.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.18500.00%
Other crime21.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.2073.68%
Burglary99.010.00%
Public order52.460.00%
Other crime41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09300.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.19-20.83%
Other theft35.190.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-87.50%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.2918.52%
Criminal damage and arson88.7433.33%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
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 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202437
June 202439
May 202428
April 202421
March 202423
February 202423
January 202433
December 202319
November 202324
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20249
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
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 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9JY 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. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1