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

Overview of Crime in DY4 9PL

BELMONT CLOSE, DY4 9PL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9PL 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 9PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9PL, encompassing approximately 4680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DY4 9PL 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
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 4

BELMONT CLOSE, DY4 9PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.13-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Public order30.850.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4080.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.14350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.26-9.09%
Vehicle crime44.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 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 offences229.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.7066.67%
Public order41.07100.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.4717.86%
Anti-social behaviour37.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.623.70%
Criminal damage and arson55.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-73.33%
Public order30.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.75-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour155.77114.29%
Public order73.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.26-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.20133.33%
Burglary21.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.410.00%
Other crime41.07100.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.04-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson55.7766.67%
Public order51.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.260.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202418
June 202410
May 202420
April 202422
March 202433
February 202428
January 202427
December 202329
November 202330
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 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 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9PL 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. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lower Lapwing Piece
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1