PROSPECT ROAD, B62 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8DU

PROSPECT ROAD, B62 8DU, Dudley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.64 per 1,000 population. This B62 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8DU, encompassing approximately 317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B62 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mucklow Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Stour Court with total crimes: 1
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 1

PROSPECT ROAD, B62 8DU 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.640.00%
Other theft39.4550.00%
Shoplifting39.4550.00%
Burglary19.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences340.94-25.00%
Robbery29.450.00%
Other theft26.300.00%
Shoplifting26.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.30-33.33%
Public order16.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.15-85.71%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime788.1975.00%
Violence and sexual offences422.050.00%
Burglary412.60100.00%
Shoplifting312.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.450.00%
Other theft26.300.00%
Public order26.30-50.00%
Drugs16.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting672.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.90300.00%
Public order412.60300.00%
Vehicle crime412.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.60100.00%
Burglary26.300.00%
Drugs16.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime431.4933.33%
Shoplifting212.600.00%
Other theft16.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.150.00%
Public order13.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime328.3550.00%
Shoplifting29.45-66.67%
Burglary16.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.15-50.00%
Other theft13.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.150.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting659.84200.00%
Public order418.90300.00%
Other theft312.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime26.30100.00%
Drugs16.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences537.79-28.57%
Burglary215.75100.00%
Shoplifting26.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.30-50.00%
Public order13.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences753.5440.00%
Public order322.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.30-75.00%
Shoplifting26.30100.00%
Burglary16.300.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime875.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences525.200.00%
Possession of weapons315.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.450.00%
Public order29.450.00%
Burglary16.300.00%
Drugs13.150.00%
Shoplifting13.15-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences553.540.00%
Other theft415.750.00%
Shoplifting412.600.00%
Vehicle crime212.600.00%
Public order26.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mucklow Hill
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chancel Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Somers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Glendale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1