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

Overview of Crime in DY4 9QH

SALTER ROAD, DY4 9QH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9QH 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 9QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9QH, encompassing approximately 4654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY4 9QH 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
  • Fereday Street with total crimes: 4

SALTER ROAD, DY4 9QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.25-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour95.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-50.00%
Other theft40.86300.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Other crime20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0452.63%
Anti-social behaviour126.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.58-50.00%
Public order51.72400.00%
Other crime41.0733.33%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.54-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson164.08433.33%
Vehicle crime73.4440.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-62.50%
Other crime30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 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 offences3213.1123.08%
Anti-social behaviour86.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Public order31.07-62.50%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.59166.67%
Public order81.72166.67%
Burglary51.7225.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.4734.48%
Criminal damage and arson58.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Burglary41.07-42.86%
Robbery40.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-40.00%
Public order30.64-40.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.32-3.33%
Burglary76.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-64.29%
Public order51.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime51.07400.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.82-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour146.45180.00%
Burglary73.010.00%
Public order61.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other theft20.64-66.67%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.39-10.53%
Other theft67.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%
Public order20.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.61-11.63%
Public order68.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-28.57%
Other crime41.070.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.8213.16%
Criminal damage and arson79.2416.67%
Public order61.5020.00%
Shoplifting31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-66.67%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Other theft51.070.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202429
June 202419
May 202432
April 202426
March 202439
February 202429
January 202430
December 202334
November 202338
October 202343
September 202338

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9QH 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. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tibbington Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tibbington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parkers Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regent Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Swancroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1