BELMONT CLOSE, DY4 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9PJ

BELMONT CLOSE, DY4 9PJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9PJ, encompassing approximately 4547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DY4 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 7
  • Locarno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tamebrook Way with total crimes: 4

BELMONT CLOSE, DY4 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.9942.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.94-30.00%
Public order41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1146.15%
Anti-social behaviour104.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.70-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.86350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9825.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.454.17%
Anti-social behaviour45.50-20.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.77-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour55.2866.67%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Public order40.8833.33%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.3117.24%
Shoplifting47.480.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.113.57%
Anti-social behaviour56.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Public order30.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.16114.29%
Public order73.30250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.16133.33%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.756.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.040.00%
Other crime41.10100.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Public order30.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3266.67%
Public order51.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.070.00%
Public order57.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202419
June 202413
May 202425
April 202424
March 202434
February 202429
January 202428
December 202328
November 202332
October 202330
September 202335

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 202415
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tamebrook Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lower Lapwing Piece
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1