BRUNEL DRIVE, DY4 9LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9LY

BRUNEL DRIVE, DY4 9LY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9LY 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 9LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9LY, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parkes Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2

BRUNEL DRIVE, DY4 9LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.10-56.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.16-26.47%
Public order412.5933.33%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-75.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.7347.83%
Anti-social behaviour817.13166.67%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Public order33.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.169.52%
Criminal damage and arson311.59200.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1331.25%
Public order510.58400.00%
Vehicle crime32.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.13-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson48.060.00%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.64-26.67%
Vehicle crime511.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Other crime22.01-50.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.2036.36%
Burglary515.11400.00%
Public order42.52300.00%
Other crime42.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01300.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6329.41%
Vehicle crime411.08100.00%
Shoplifting22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.11-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson48.560.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.670.00%
Burglary411.590.00%
Other theft42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0133.33%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.690.00%
Vehicle crime411.590.00%
Burglary42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202425
June 202434
May 202423
April 202421
March 202416
February 202422
January 202430
December 202322
November 202317
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1