B62 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8AZ

B62 8AZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.61 per 1,000 population. This B62 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8AZ, encompassing approximately 398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8AZ 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
  • Stour Court with total crimes: 1

B62 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.61200.00%
Burglary27.530.00%
Vehicle crime25.020.00%
Other theft15.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Possession of weapons12.510.00%
Shoplifting12.51-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting740.15133.33%
Robbery217.570.00%
Public order25.020.00%
Vehicle crime25.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.02-50.00%
Other theft12.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting332.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.530.00%
Burglary25.02100.00%
Other theft25.020.00%
Robbery25.020.00%
Vehicle crime15.020.00%
Drugs12.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting322.59-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences27.530.00%
Public order25.020.00%
Drugs15.020.00%
Burglary12.510.00%

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
Shoplifting1140.1522.22%
Violence and sexual offences227.61100.00%
Other theft25.02100.00%
Vehicle crime15.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting930.12125.00%
Burglary122.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%
Other theft12.51-66.67%

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
Shoplifting427.61100.00%
Other theft310.040.00%
Vehicle crime27.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary215.060.00%
Shoplifting25.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.02-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting330.12200.00%
Possession of weapons27.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.020.00%
Burglary25.020.00%
Public order15.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.570.00%
Other theft25.020.00%
Shoplifting15.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%
Public order12.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 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
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B62 8AZ 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. Stour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Gainsford Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Chancel Way
    Total1
    Burglary1