THUNDERBOLT WAY, DY4 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 9SG

THUNDERBOLT WAY, DY4 9SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9SG, encompassing approximately 2736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 9SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Thunderbolt Way with total crimes: 2

THUNDERBOLT WAY, DY4 9SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.73-77.78%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2950.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.67233.33%
Vehicle crime33.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.75-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.600.00%
Other crime53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-62.50%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.87-41.18%
Vehicle crime83.65700.00%
Burglary32.920.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.87142.86%
Criminal damage and arson36.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.12-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-66.67%
Robbery10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.31500.00%
Vehicle crime52.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Burglary31.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.607.14%
Burglary55.48400.00%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.77100.00%
Vehicle crime75.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.56-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 202417
January 20247
December 202320
November 202315
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thunderbolt Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Factory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Neptune Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Foxyards Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Benbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bonneville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A4037
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bloomfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1