DY2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2

DY2, Dudley has recorded a total of 374 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DY2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DY2, encompassing approximately 36395 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (-31.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Street with total crimes: 14
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13

DY2 Crime Map

Postcodes in DY2

The postcode district are associated with the DY2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DY2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15310.28-31.39%
Other theft354.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson300.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime290.8220.83%
Anti-social behaviour240.80-44.19%
Shoplifting240.660.00%
Public order230.66-34.29%
Burglary160.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons140.440.00%
Drugs90.38-18.18%
Robbery80.2533.33%
Other crime60.22-57.14%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22313.2719.89%
Anti-social behaviour436.1319.44%
Criminal damage and arson401.18-18.37%
Public order351.1034.62%
Other theft250.9625.00%
Vehicle crime240.69-17.24%
Shoplifting240.6614.29%
Burglary200.6625.00%
Other crime140.5540.00%
Possession of weapons140.3840.00%
Drugs110.3883.33%
Robbery60.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Theft from the person20.05-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18611.460.54%
Criminal damage and arson495.1144.12%
Anti-social behaviour361.35-2.70%
Vehicle crime290.99-9.38%
Public order260.80-16.13%
Shoplifting210.71-8.70%
Other theft200.58-16.67%
Burglary160.5514.29%
Other crime100.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons100.2725.00%
Drugs60.27-57.14%
Theft from the person50.1625.00%
Robbery30.14-57.14%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18511.7610.78%
Anti-social behaviour375.0868.18%
Criminal damage and arson341.0270.00%
Vehicle crime320.9352.38%
Public order310.88106.67%
Other theft240.8514.29%
Shoplifting230.66130.00%
Other crime150.63-6.25%
Burglary140.41-26.32%
Drugs140.38100.00%
Possession of weapons80.38-11.11%
Robbery70.220.00%
Theft from the person40.19-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1679.151.83%
Anti-social behaviour224.59-26.67%
Vehicle crime210.60-36.36%
Other theft210.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson200.58-44.44%
Burglary190.55-24.00%
Other crime160.5260.00%
Public order150.44-37.50%
Shoplifting100.4142.86%
Possession of weapons90.27350.00%
Drugs70.250.00%
Theft from the person50.19400.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16410.282.50%
Criminal damage and arson364.519.09%
Vehicle crime330.9926.92%
Anti-social behaviour300.9176.47%
Burglary250.82-13.79%
Public order240.6960.00%
Other theft240.6650.00%
Other crime100.660.00%
Robbery100.270.00%
Drugs70.2716.67%
Shoplifting70.19-75.86%
Possession of weapons20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1609.59-5.33%
Criminal damage and arson334.4050.00%
Burglary290.91-17.14%
Shoplifting290.8081.25%
Vehicle crime260.80-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour170.7130.77%
Other theft160.47-46.67%
Public order150.44-37.50%
Other crime100.41-23.08%
Drugs60.27-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.16-37.50%
Theft from the person30.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16910.25-12.44%
Burglary354.646.06%
Other theft300.9611.11%
Vehicle crime290.8270.59%
Public order240.80-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson220.66-38.89%
Shoplifting160.60-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour130.448.33%
Other crime130.36116.67%
Possession of weapons80.3660.00%
Drugs70.22-30.00%
Robbery40.19300.00%
Theft from the person30.11-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19310.9913.53%
Criminal damage and arson365.3033.33%
Public order330.9910.00%
Burglary330.9137.50%
Other theft270.9180.00%
Shoplifting230.7453.33%
Vehicle crime170.63-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour120.47-7.69%
Drugs100.3366.67%
Other crime60.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person40.14100.00%
Robbery10.11-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1709.593.03%
Public order304.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson270.82-22.86%
Burglary240.7450.00%
Vehicle crime240.66-11.11%
Other theft150.667.14%
Shoplifting150.4187.50%
Anti-social behaviour130.41-64.86%
Other crime80.36-11.11%
Robbery60.22-33.33%
Drugs60.160.00%
Possession of weapons60.1650.00%
Bicycle theft30.16200.00%
Theft from the person20.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1659.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.020.00%
Vehicle crime270.960.00%
Public order250.740.00%
Burglary160.690.00%
Other theft140.440.00%
Other crime90.380.00%
Robbery90.250.00%
Shoplifting80.250.00%
Drugs60.220.00%
Possession of weapons40.160.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202435
June 202426
May 202431
April 202415
March 202424
February 202415
January 202424
December 202333
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 1935 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 175.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
July 2024223
June 2024186
May 2024185
April 2024167
March 2024164
February 2024160
January 2024169
December 2023193
November 2023170
October 2023165

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202440
June 202449
May 202434
April 202420
March 202436
February 202433
January 202422
December 202336
November 202327
October 202335

A total of 291 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202424
June 202429
May 202432
April 202421
March 202433
February 202426
January 202429
December 202317
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202443
June 202436
May 202437
April 202422
March 202430
February 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202337

A total of 85 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202425
June 202420
May 202424
April 202421
March 202424
February 202416
January 202430
December 202327
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202424
June 202421
May 202423
April 202410
March 20247
February 202429
January 202416
December 202323
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 247 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202420
June 202416
May 202414
April 202419
March 202425
February 202429
January 202435
December 202333
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
March 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holly Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Wood Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Dudley Wood Road
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 8. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Buxton Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 10. Cochrane Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 14. Copse Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lea Bank Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chester Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mark'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Green Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Hilltop Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Warrens Hall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Vine Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Tudor Terrace
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Murray Grey Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 27. Tewkesbury Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Amphletts Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cypress Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1