FERN AVENUE, DY4 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9QU

FERN AVENUE, DY4 9QU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9QU, encompassing approximately 4749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY4 9QU 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

FERN AVENUE, DY4 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.953.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Other crime10.63-66.67%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53-46.67%
Public order41.68300.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.95-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson154.21400.00%
Vehicle crime33.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-66.67%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.6850.00%
Vehicle crime51.890.00%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Burglary10.63-83.33%
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 Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.84-23.08%
Burglary66.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2625.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.4744.44%
Criminal damage and arson48.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.8433.33%
Possession of weapons40.84300.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-25.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
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 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.95-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson75.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-73.33%
Public order40.84-42.86%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.11-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour156.95200.00%
Public order73.16250.00%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.163.03%
Other theft57.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.63-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-28.57%
Other crime41.050.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.58-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson77.5875.00%
Public order51.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.210.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202430
June 202420
May 202427
April 202430
March 202439
February 202427
January 202433
December 202334
November 202333
October 202336
September 202339

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202415
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 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
September 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9QU 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. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Churchill Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1