BATMANS HILL ROAD, DY4 9LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9LB

BATMANS HILL ROAD, DY4 9LB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.63 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9LB 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 9LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9LB, encompassing approximately 2558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DY4 9LB 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

BATMANS HILL ROAD, DY4 9LB 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.63-53.33%
Vehicle crime45.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Shoplifting31.17-25.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.49-21.05%
Shoplifting411.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Public order41.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-57.14%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.3552.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.13133.33%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour79.77133.33%
Shoplifting32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.17200.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.85-11.76%
Public order55.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.02-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.6420.00%
Burglary32.34-57.14%
Shoplifting31.170.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.32-13.79%
Burglary79.7740.00%
Vehicle crime62.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Other crime21.17-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.1045.00%
Public order511.330.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.950.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3325.00%
Vehicle crime37.8250.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-75.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.90-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.25100.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.638.70%
Criminal damage and arson49.77-33.33%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Burglary31.17-25.00%
Drugs11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.990.00%
Burglary42.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 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 20243
March 20242
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202430
June 202438
May 202425
April 202415
March 202417
February 202425
January 202429
December 202320
November 202316
October 202325
September 202323

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
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 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
January 20241
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 9LB 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. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1