DY6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY6

DY6, Dudley has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DY6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DY6, encompassing approximately 28476 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Avondale Close with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

DY6 Crime Map

Postcodes in DY6

The postcode district are associated with the DY6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DY6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting666.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences502.320.00%
Vehicle crime191.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.67900.00%
Burglary80.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.280.00%
Other theft50.250.00%
Public order40.180.00%
Other crime30.140.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.07-85.71%
Drugs10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.95-9.43%
Vehicle crime251.6947.06%
Shoplifting180.8838.46%
Anti-social behaviour130.638.33%
Other theft120.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.42-36.36%
Other crime60.25-25.00%
Burglary50.21-50.00%
Public order20.18-83.33%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.02120.83%
Vehicle crime171.8630.77%
Shoplifting130.60-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour120.4633.33%
Public order120.42-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson110.42-8.33%
Burglary100.3925.00%
Other crime80.35166.67%
Other theft30.28-78.57%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Robbery20.07100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.97-57.89%
Other theft140.8455.56%
Shoplifting140.490.00%
Public order130.49225.00%
Vehicle crime130.46-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson120.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.42-10.00%
Burglary80.32-42.86%
Other crime30.28-40.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Drugs10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.0242.50%
Vehicle crime162.00-36.00%
Burglary140.5627.27%
Shoplifting140.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.4942.86%
Other theft90.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.32-33.33%
Other crime50.28-37.50%
Public order40.18-20.00%
Drugs30.140.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.18-13.04%
Vehicle crime251.40177.78%
Criminal damage and arson120.8850.00%
Burglary110.42-15.38%
Other crime80.39700.00%
Shoplifting80.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.280.00%
Public order50.25150.00%
Other theft30.18-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences463.236.98%
Burglary131.620.00%
Vehicle crime90.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.32-33.33%
Shoplifting60.2850.00%
Other theft40.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.1450.00%
Public order20.11-71.43%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.25-21.82%
Vehicle crime151.5125.00%
Burglary130.538.33%
Other theft120.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.4250.00%
Public order70.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.250.00%
Shoplifting40.18-55.56%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Other crime20.07-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.1419.57%
Vehicle crime121.93-7.69%
Burglary120.42-33.33%
Shoplifting90.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.32-27.27%
Public order60.28-33.33%
Other crime60.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.210.00%
Other theft20.18-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.07-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences464.25-16.36%
Burglary181.6250.00%
Vehicle crime130.63-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.4657.14%
Public order90.3928.57%
Other theft70.320.00%
Shoplifting70.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.25-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.18300.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.180.00%
Vehicle crime151.930.00%
Burglary120.530.00%
Other theft70.420.00%
Public order70.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.250.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
July 202448
June 202453
May 202424
April 202457
March 202440
February 202446
January 202443
December 202355
November 202346
October 202355

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20247
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202425
June 202417
May 202413
April 202416
March 202425
February 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 202414
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20243
May 202414
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Shoplifting42
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Avondale Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Randall Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 8. Lydgate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Guardians Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Elm Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Summer Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Inglewood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Highwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wolverhampton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Third Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Furber Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manor Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Water Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Orchard Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alverley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Cornfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Tythebarn Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kilburn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Stalling'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ploverdale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sanderling Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Knotts Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1