UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9NA

UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9NA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.74 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9NA 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 9NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9NA, encompassing approximately 4827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 9NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • Allen Road with total crimes: 9
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5

UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.74-36.36%
Shoplifting87.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-25.00%
Burglary61.240.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-33.33%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

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 offences5519.68-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour811.39-11.11%
Shoplifting61.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-70.00%
Public order51.2425.00%
Other crime41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.9955.56%
Criminal damage and arson2011.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.14-40.00%
Other crime41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Robbery40.83300.00%
Public order40.83-33.33%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.819.09%
Anti-social behaviour157.46150.00%
Public order63.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-50.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Shoplifting41.0433.33%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.83200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.40-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.8425.00%
Public order92.07125.00%
Vehicle crime91.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.86100.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Shoplifting31.04-66.67%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 offences4017.8114.29%
Shoplifting98.29350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.86-27.27%
Burglary51.66-54.55%
Other theft51.04150.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-37.50%
Robbery41.040.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.78-20.45%
Criminal damage and arson117.25266.67%
Burglary112.2822.22%
Vehicle crime82.28700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Public order31.24-50.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.4446.67%
Burglary99.110.00%
Public order61.86100.00%
Other crime51.240.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83100.00%
Robbery40.83100.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3010.15-11.76%
Shoplifting46.2133.33%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Public order30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-75.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.46-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson87.04-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.6620.00%
Public order51.24150.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-80.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.2315.38%
Criminal damage and arson119.32120.00%
Vehicle crime52.2825.00%
Possession of weapons51.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-28.57%
Burglary41.040.00%
Shoplifting30.83-50.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.080.00%
Shoplifting61.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
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 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202455
June 202456
May 202436
April 202433
March 202440
February 202435
January 202444
December 202330
November 202334
October 202345
September 202339

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 202415
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rushmere Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Allen Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parkes Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Attwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1