SALTER ROAD, DY4 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9QG

SALTER ROAD, DY4 9QG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9QG, encompassing approximately 5231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY4 9QG 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

SALTER ROAD, DY4 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.387.89%
Anti-social behaviour87.84-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-60.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other theft30.5750.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.8635.71%
Anti-social behaviour157.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.87-41.18%
Public order41.91100.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other crime30.57-25.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
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 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.14-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson175.35183.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.25-53.85%
Other crime41.15300.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.2630.00%
Public order62.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.1520.00%
Vehicle crime51.15-37.50%
Other theft40.960.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Burglary30.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.25-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.26100.00%
Vehicle crime81.9133.33%
Public order71.53133.33%
Burglary61.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-28.57%
Other theft40.96-33.33%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-50.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.5851.52%
Criminal damage and arson79.560.00%
Other theft61.34200.00%
Vehicle crime61.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Possession of weapons40.76300.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.85-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson76.31250.00%
Public order51.34-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.8210.81%
Anti-social behaviour157.84150.00%
Public order92.87350.00%
Burglary61.72500.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
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 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.47-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour67.070.00%
Other theft51.15400.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order20.38-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%
Drugs10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.06-13.46%
Public order78.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.3420.00%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.940.00%
Public order62.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Possession of weapons40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 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

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
July 202438
June 202428
May 202438
April 202438
March 202450
February 202433
January 202441
December 202337
November 202345
October 202352

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202417
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202415
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 202415
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 9QG 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. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tibbington Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B4163
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Field Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ridgeway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1