DY2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2

DY2, Dudley has recorded a total of 483 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (223) incidents (19.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (40) incidents (-18.37% decrease)

DY2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 30
  • Holly Street with total crimes: 22
  • Union Street with total crimes: 20

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 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 offences1659.89-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour374.53-13.95%
Criminal damage and arson351.02-7.89%
Vehicle crime270.963.85%
Public order250.74-10.71%
Burglary160.69-46.67%
Other theft140.44-46.15%
Other crime90.38-10.00%
Robbery90.25-10.00%
Shoplifting80.25-11.11%
Drugs60.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.16-60.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20912.345.03%
Anti-social behaviour435.74-20.37%
Criminal damage and arson381.1858.33%
Burglary301.043.45%
Public order280.82-22.22%
Vehicle crime260.7752.94%
Other theft260.714.00%
Possession of weapons100.71-9.09%
Other crime100.2711.11%
Robbery100.27900.00%
Shoplifting90.27-50.00%
Drugs90.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19912.039.94%
Anti-social behaviour545.4763.64%
Public order361.48-16.28%
Burglary290.99-3.33%
Other theft250.80-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson240.69-42.86%
Shoplifting180.66-18.18%
Vehicle crime170.49-32.00%
Possession of weapons110.47-21.43%
Other crime90.3028.57%
Drugs90.2512.50%
Theft from the person50.2566.67%
Robbery10.14-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18112.170.00%
Public order434.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson421.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.150.00%
Burglary300.910.00%
Other theft280.820.00%
Vehicle crime250.770.00%
Shoplifting220.690.00%
Possession of weapons140.600.00%
Drugs80.380.00%
Other crime70.220.00%
Robbery70.190.00%
Theft from the person30.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 182.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024223
June 2024186
May 2024185
April 2024167
March 2024164
February 2024160
January 2024169
December 2023193
November 2023170
October 2023165
September 2023209
August 2023199
July 2023181

A total of 436 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202449
May 202434
April 202420
March 202436
February 202433
January 202422
December 202336
November 202327
October 202335
September 202338
August 202324
July 202342

A total of 137 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 320 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202416
May 202414
April 202419
March 202425
February 202429
January 202435
December 202333
November 202324
October 202316
September 202330
August 202329
July 202330

A total of 330 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202429
May 202432
April 202421
March 202433
February 202426
January 202429
December 202317
November 202324
October 202327
September 202326
August 202317
July 202325

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202436
May 202437
April 202422
March 202430
February 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202337
September 202343
August 202354
July 202333

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202420
May 202424
April 202421
March 202424
February 202416
January 202430
December 202327
November 202315
October 202314
September 202326
August 202325
July 202328

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202426
May 202431
April 202415
March 202424
February 202415
January 202424
December 202333
November 202330
October 202325
September 202328
August 202336
July 202343

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
March 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 106 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202423
April 202410
March 20247
February 202429
January 202416
December 202323
November 202315
October 20238
September 20239
August 202318
July 202322

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
August 20235
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Holly Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Union Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Vine Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 5. Lodge Crescent
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 6. Cochrane Road
    Total12
    Other crime4
    Public order4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wood Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 9. King Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Adshead Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Double Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Minories
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Park Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bishton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 17. Copse Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lincoln Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Corporation Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Lupin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Geranium Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 23. Roseland Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kitchener Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 25. Spring Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Farm Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 27. Buxton Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Fulwood Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Murray Grey Mews
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Exeter Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1