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

Overview of Crime in DY4 9SH

LOCARNO ROAD, DY4 9SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This DY4 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 9SH, encompassing approximately 4113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DY4 9SH 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 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.48125.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.38-22.22%
Public order51.70150.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.29125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.19-38.46%
Vehicle crime41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.05-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.860.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 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 offences127.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6721.74%
Shoplifting46.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.754.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.59-60.00%
Public order30.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.72-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour105.3566.67%
Public order62.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.56100.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.4017.39%
Other crime46.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Public order40.9733.33%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2310.21-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson65.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.460.00%
Public order31.22-40.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.880.00%
Public order56.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20248
June 202413
May 202420
April 202412
March 202428
February 202423
January 202422
December 202327
November 202327
October 202323
September 202328

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 9SH 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. Upper Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Stella Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Spring Street
    Total1
    Public order1