OFFLOW MEWS, DY4 9NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9NS

OFFLOW MEWS, DY4 9NS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9NS 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 9NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9NS, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

DY4 9NS 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

OFFLOW MEWS, DY4 9NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.29-46.15%
Shoplifting86.6433.33%
Burglary82.53700.00%
Public order62.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.082.63%
Anti-social behaviour612.33-25.00%
Shoplifting61.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-60.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Other crime31.26-25.00%
Robbery10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.2418.75%
Criminal damage and arson1512.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.53400.00%
Other theft41.5833.33%
Other crime41.26300.00%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.1888.24%
Anti-social behaviour1010.12100.00%
Public order53.16-16.67%
Shoplifting41.5833.33%
Possession of weapons41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-50.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.07-32.00%
Public order65.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.58150.00%
Burglary31.58-40.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Shoplifting30.95-62.50%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.87-7.41%
Shoplifting87.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.530.00%
Vehicle crime62.53-14.29%
Burglary51.90-37.50%
Robbery41.580.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.23-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson88.54100.00%
Burglary82.530.00%
Vehicle crime72.53600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-33.33%
Other crime21.26-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.71100.00%
Burglary810.75700.00%
Public order62.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Other crime41.260.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.75-29.17%
Shoplifting45.37300.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-80.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.49-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson107.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.16200.00%
Public order31.9050.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.800.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202439
June 202438
May 202432
April 202417
March 202425
February 202427
January 202434
December 202317
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202415
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9NS 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. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 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. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1