SOMERS ROAD, B62 8EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8EN

SOMERS ROAD, B62 8EN, Dudley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.34 per 1,000 population. This B62 8EN 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 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8EN, encompassing approximately 247 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)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8EN 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

SOMERS ROAD, B62 8EN 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 offences340.340.00%
Other theft312.1050.00%
Drugs212.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.07-50.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%

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 offences344.38-25.00%
Robbery212.100.00%
Other theft28.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.07-33.33%
Public order18.070.00%
Vehicle crime14.03-80.00%

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 crime580.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences420.17-20.00%
Burglary416.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.14200.00%
Drugs112.100.00%
Other theft14.030.00%
Public order14.03-66.67%
Shoplifting14.030.00%

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 offences564.550.00%
Vehicle crime420.17-20.00%
Public order316.140.00%
Drugs112.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%

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 crime524.21400.00%
Shoplifting120.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting224.21-50.00%
Burglary18.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Vehicle crime14.03-50.00%

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
Shoplifting464.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.14-50.00%
Other theft312.100.00%
Public order312.10200.00%
Vehicle crime212.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.070.00%

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 offences640.34-25.00%
Burglary224.21100.00%
Public order18.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences868.5860.00%
Public order332.2750.00%
Vehicle crime212.10-75.00%
Shoplifting28.07100.00%
Burglary18.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.03-66.67%

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 crime896.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences532.270.00%
Possession of weapons320.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.100.00%
Public order212.10-33.33%
Burglary18.070.00%
Drugs14.030.00%
Shoplifting14.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences552.450.00%
Public order320.170.00%
Other theft212.100.00%
Vehicle crime28.070.00%
Shoplifting18.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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
October 20231

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 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 8EN 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