B62 8BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8BX

B62 8BX, Dudley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This B62 8BX 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 8BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8BX, encompassing approximately 713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mucklow Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Greenhill Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Chancel Way with total crimes: 1

B62 8BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.200.00%
Other theft12.800.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary218.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Shoplifting22.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Other crime12.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-50.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.010.00%
Burglary22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.800.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.810.00%
Other crime12.800.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.20100.00%
Other theft12.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.010.00%
Shoplifting34.200.00%
Other theft24.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Public order11.400.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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

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June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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.

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June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

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June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mucklow Hill
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Greenhill Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Chancel Way
    Total1
    Burglary1