B62 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8AY

B62 8AY, Dudley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This B62 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8AY, encompassing approximately 495 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furnace Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Haden Hill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gainsford Drive with total crimes: 1

B62 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary216.130.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Shoplifting12.02-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting726.22133.33%
Public order214.120.00%
Vehicle crime24.03100.00%
Other theft14.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting324.200.00%
Burglary26.05100.00%
Other theft24.030.00%
Robbery24.030.00%
Vehicle crime14.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%
Drugs12.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.08-72.73%
Public order16.050.00%
Burglary12.020.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1132.2722.22%
Violence and sexual offences222.18100.00%
Other theft24.03100.00%
Vehicle crime14.030.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting924.20125.00%
Burglary118.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%
Other theft12.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting420.17100.00%
Other theft38.070.00%
Vehicle crime26.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.070.00%
Burglary14.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.13200.00%
Burglary26.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.100.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Public order12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B62 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Furnace Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haden Hill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Gainsford Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Chancel Way
    Total1
    Burglary1