DY4 9QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9QZ

DY4 9QZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9QZ 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 9QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9QZ, encompassing approximately 4472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY4 9QZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

DY4 9QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6347.37%
Anti-social behaviour76.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7335.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.25266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.13233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-50.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.72-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.7020.00%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.84-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.37150.00%
Public order41.12100.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.7316.67%
Vehicle crime37.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.9611.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.71-71.43%
Public order40.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour146.04100.00%
Public order63.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.6313.79%
Anti-social behaviour77.38133.33%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.300.00%
Other crime56.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-16.67%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.51-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson66.48100.00%
Public order51.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.090.00%
Other theft48.270.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202419
June 202414
May 202421
April 202424
March 202435
February 202430
January 202427
December 202333
November 202329
October 202329
September 202337

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 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 9QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Salter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ivy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cherry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1