FORGE LANE, B62 8EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8EB

FORGE LANE, B62 8EB, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.38 per 1,000 population. This B62 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8EB, encompassing approximately 267 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehall Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Stour Court with total crimes: 1
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 1

FORGE LANE, B62 8EB 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 offences337.380.00%
Other theft311.21200.00%
Drugs211.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.48-50.00%
Shoplifting13.740.00%

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 offences337.38-25.00%
Robbery211.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.48-33.33%
Public order17.480.00%
Other theft13.740.00%
Vehicle crime13.74-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime574.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.69-20.00%
Burglary414.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.95200.00%
Drugs111.210.00%
Other theft13.740.00%
Public order13.74-66.67%
Shoplifting13.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences559.810.00%
Vehicle crime418.69-20.00%
Public order314.950.00%
Drugs111.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%
Shoplifting13.740.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime522.43400.00%
Shoplifting118.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting222.43-50.00%
Burglary17.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%
Vehicle crime13.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting459.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.95-50.00%
Other theft311.210.00%
Public order311.21200.00%
Vehicle crime211.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.38-14.29%
Burglary222.43100.00%
Public order17.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.740.00%

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 offences756.0740.00%
Public order326.1750.00%
Shoplifting211.21100.00%
Vehicle crime17.48-87.50%
Burglary13.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.74-66.67%

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 crime889.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.900.00%
Possession of weapons318.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.210.00%
Public order211.210.00%
Burglary17.480.00%
Drugs13.740.00%
Shoplifting13.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 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 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 8EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitehall Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    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. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Somers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Glendale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1