DY4 9QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9QR

DY4 9QR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9QR 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 9QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9QR, encompassing approximately 4655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY4 9QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 7
  • Fereday Street with total crimes: 4
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 4

DY4 9QR 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.58-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Other theft40.86300.00%
Other crime20.86-50.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.7576.47%
Anti-social behaviour116.44450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.36-52.94%
Public order51.72400.00%
Other crime41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1711.60466.67%
Violence and sexual offences173.65-39.29%
Vehicle crime63.6520.00%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.60-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.01150.00%
Vehicle crime52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.10-16.67%
Public order76.44600.00%
Vehicle crime51.5025.00%
Burglary51.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.0733.33%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.1056.52%
Criminal damage and arson57.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Burglary30.64-25.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.53-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.94100.00%
Burglary41.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-71.43%
Public order40.86-33.33%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.32-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour146.01180.00%
Public order63.01200.00%
Burglary51.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.743.12%
Other theft67.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.24-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour56.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-44.44%
Other crime41.070.00%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
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 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.300.00%
Public order61.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202430
June 202417
May 202428
April 202430
March 202436
February 202423
January 202428
December 202333
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202417
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Fereday Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Turner Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hickman Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tibbington Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tibbington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1