LOCARNO ROAD, DY4 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9SF

LOCARNO ROAD, DY4 9SF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9SF 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 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9SF, encompassing approximately 3612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Locarno Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tamebrook Way with total crimes: 4
  • Edward Road with total crimes: 4

LOCARNO ROAD, DY4 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.351600.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.710.00%
Public order61.940.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.86-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.05150.00%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6963.64%
Anti-social behaviour64.98100.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.92-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-77.78%
Shoplifting10.55-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.4026.09%
Vehicle crime98.03350.00%
Shoplifting52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.8635.29%
Anti-social behaviour26.37-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.20-22.73%
Public order44.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9010.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.0966.67%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8017.65%
Shoplifting35.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-25.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.86-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.370.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202411
June 202412
May 202418
April 202411
March 202429
February 202423
January 202417
December 202322
November 202320
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Locarno Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tamebrook Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Oval Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lower Lapwing Piece
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Phoenix Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Edward Fisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1