B62 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 2PL

B62 2PL, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This B62 2PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B62 postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B62 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 2PL, encompassing approximately 1520 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B62 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halesowen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Graham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1

B62 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8766.67%
Burglary53.29400.00%
Other theft23.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.61-57.14%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.61-33.33%
Other theft21.320.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.76180.00%
Vehicle crime39.210.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.53100.00%
Vehicle crime36.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Other theft11.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2425.00%
Burglary33.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.26-63.64%
Vehicle crime32.63-57.14%
Public order11.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.42120.00%
Vehicle crime77.24250.00%
Burglary24.610.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.97-33.33%
Other crime11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 202414
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B62 2PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halesowen Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Graham Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Downing Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coombe Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Highfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Olive Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lloyds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1