DY7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY7

DY7, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DY7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DY7, encompassing approximately 8157 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

DY7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gospel Ash Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hoo Lane with total crimes: 6

DY7 Crime Map

Postcodes in DY7

The postcode district are associated with the DY7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DY7 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 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.0721.05%
Other theft122.8250.00%
Vehicle crime121.4771.43%
Burglary91.4712.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Public order30.49-57.14%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.09-17.39%
Burglary82.330.00%
Other theft80.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.98-12.50%
Public order70.860.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5621.05%
Criminal damage and arson122.82300.00%
Other theft81.4760.00%
Burglary80.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.9860.00%
Vehicle crime70.9816.67%
Public order70.8640.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.88-9.52%
Vehicle crime62.33-14.29%
Other theft50.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-16.67%
Public order50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-57.14%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Burglary20.25-83.33%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.46-12.50%
Burglary122.579.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.47250.00%
Vehicle crime70.86-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.8650.00%
Other theft50.74-37.50%
Public order50.6166.67%
Drugs30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9526.32%
Burglary112.9437.50%
Vehicle crime91.35-40.00%
Other theft81.10-11.11%
Drugs40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Public order30.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2158.33%
Vehicle crime152.3325.00%
Other theft91.8450.00%
Burglary81.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9850.00%
Public order50.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime126.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.47-47.83%
Public order101.47150.00%
Other theft61.23-45.45%
Burglary50.74-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.46-25.81%
Other theft112.82-62.07%
Burglary81.35-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.98-11.11%
Drugs50.98-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.6125.00%
Public order40.61-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-95.45%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.2729.17%
Other theft293.80262.50%
Shoplifting223.561000.00%
Drugs162.700.00%
Public order151.96400.00%
Burglary91.8428.57%
Vehicle crime91.1080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.49-50.00%
Theft from the person40.49-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.940.00%
Other theft80.98-20.00%
Burglary70.98-22.22%
Theft from the person60.86200.00%
Vehicle crime50.7425.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-77.78%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.090.00%
Other theft101.960.00%
Burglary91.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202423
June 202419
May 202421
April 202424
March 202419
February 202412
January 202423
December 202331
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20244
December 202315
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202329
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 202322
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 202415
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202412
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 202316
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fox Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Gospel Ash Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hoo Lane
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crockington Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Batfield Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. White Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Post Office Road
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Astles Rock Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridgnorth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bradbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Beacon Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Edge Hill
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Huntsmans Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hyperion Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ebstree Meadow
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Kinver Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Edge View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Orchard Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lockside Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kenrose Mill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Horse Bridge Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cedar Vale
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Hawthorne Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pine Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Foley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1