ALMA AVENUE, DY4 9PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9PT

ALMA AVENUE, DY4 9PT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9PT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 9PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9PT, encompassing approximately 5357 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

DY4 9PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wythwood Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Churchfield Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 5

ALMA AVENUE, DY4 9PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.8780.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.60180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-61.54%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.76-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.6062.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.430.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Other theft40.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-62.50%
Burglary20.56-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.44-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour85.97100.00%
Vehicle crime81.4914.29%
Burglary61.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-37.50%
Other theft40.930.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.9332.26%
Criminal damage and arson87.6533.33%
Vehicle crime71.49133.33%
Possession of weapons51.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-20.00%
Other theft40.75100.00%
Public order40.75-20.00%
Burglary20.75-60.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
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 offences3111.20-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson65.79200.00%
Burglary51.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-54.55%
Public order50.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

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 offences3714.5623.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.91450.00%
Public order72.05250.00%
Burglary61.31500.00%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.77-16.67%
Other theft55.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.32-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour66.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-45.45%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.1917.14%
Criminal damage and arson117.65175.00%
Public order52.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202430
May 202430
April 202432
March 202441
February 202431
January 202437
December 202330
November 202336
October 202341
September 202335

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Wythwood Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Churchfield Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Turner Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wordsworth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shakespeare Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. B4163
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Manby Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Strathmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kingsbury Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Henn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fern Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laburnum Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ridgeway Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bernard Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grace Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moat Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cramnore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fereday Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mansell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Edward Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Glebefields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Upper Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Salter Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1