DY4 9LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9LE

DY4 9LE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9LE 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 9LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9LE, encompassing approximately 1548 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-65.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkes Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Turton Road with total crimes: 2

DY4 9LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.62-65.38%
Other theft35.810.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.89-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson416.79300.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Public order21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-83.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.2368.42%
Vehicle crime620.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.87100.00%
Public order43.87300.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.0218.75%
Anti-social behaviour312.2750.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.796.67%
Anti-social behaviour210.330.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.79-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson49.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

In February 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 offences2225.19-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour514.2125.00%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other crime21.94-50.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.4235.00%
Other crime417.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Public order32.58200.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

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 offences2018.08-4.76%
Vehicle crime312.9250.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.6723.53%
Anti-social behaviour513.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Burglary11.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.980.00%
Burglary42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Drugs21.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202426
June 202432
May 202419
April 202416
March 202415
February 202422
January 202427
December 202320
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marlborough Place
    Total1
    Public order1