MOAT ROAD, DY4 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9PS

MOAT ROAD, DY4 9PS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9PS 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 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9PS, encompassing approximately 5262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY4 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 4
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 4

MOAT ROAD, DY4 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.31-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson65.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-25.00%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.7824.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.89-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.71100.00%
Public order41.52100.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.83-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson114.75120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-66.67%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.83-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour124.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2825.00%
Public order40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime40.76-42.86%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Burglary10.57-83.33%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.35-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.5160.00%
Vehicle crime71.5216.67%
Burglary61.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-42.86%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.2529.03%
Criminal damage and arson77.6016.67%
Vehicle crime61.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1425.00%
Other theft40.95100.00%
Possession of weapons40.76100.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.64-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson65.89200.00%
Burglary51.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Public order30.57-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.4419.35%
Anti-social behaviour117.03175.00%
Burglary62.09500.00%
Public order61.14200.00%
Other crime41.14300.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.31-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.890.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.78-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.65-33.33%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-55.56%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.84350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-25.00%
Public order51.1425.00%
Possession of weapons30.9550.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.700.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202431
June 202425
May 202426
April 202429
March 202440
February 202431
January 202437
December 202331
November 202335
October 202336
September 202330

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mark'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Charles Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1