UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9PY

UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9PY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9PY 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 9PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9PY, encompassing approximately 5379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

DY4 9PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Mayhurst Close with total crimes: 5

UPPER CHURCH LANE, DY4 9PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.8675.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-60.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.8019.44%
Anti-social behaviour127.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.23-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Public order40.74100.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Other crime20.56-60.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
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 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.622.86%
Criminal damage and arson186.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.35-62.50%
Other crime51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.87-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour166.5160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.97-25.00%
Public order51.12-37.50%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-60.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Burglary30.56-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.10-17.78%
Vehicle crime106.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.8666.67%
Public order81.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-20.00%
Burglary71.49250.00%
Other theft51.30-16.67%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.9236.36%
Criminal damage and arson108.3711.11%
Other theft61.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1220.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Public order40.93-33.33%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Possession of weapons40.74300.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary20.56-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.38-32.65%
Burglary106.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.86350.00%
Public order61.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-58.33%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.11140.00%
Public order102.23400.00%
Burglary81.860.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Robbery30.56200.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
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 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.60-27.08%
Anti-social behaviour56.51-16.67%
Other theft50.930.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Public order20.37-71.43%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.36-9.43%
Criminal damage and arson118.92-15.38%
Public order72.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.3020.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.2217.78%
Criminal damage and arson139.85116.67%
Public order62.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.93-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.7433.33%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
July 202443
June 202436
May 202435
April 202437
March 202445
February 202433
January 202449
December 202335
November 202348
October 202353
September 202345

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202412
June 20246
May 202416
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mayhurst Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. A4037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wythwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tibbington Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Waring Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1