VERNON CLOSE, B62 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8JU

VERNON CLOSE, B62 8JU, Dudley has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This B62 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8JU, encompassing approximately 3753 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Long Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Halesowen Street with total crimes: 4

VERNON CLOSE, B62 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.050.00%
Shoplifting133.460.00%
Burglary83.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.130.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.79-50.00%
Shoplifting133.73225.00%
Public order53.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5255.56%
Anti-social behaviour47.46300.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.72100.00%
Vehicle crime64.80100.00%
Public order51.60150.00%
Other theft41.33100.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Shoplifting20.80-50.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.73-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-33.33%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3917.65%
Criminal damage and arson65.33500.00%
Shoplifting41.6033.33%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.86142.86%
Public order34.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.33-66.67%
Other theft41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-40.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3975.00%
Vehicle crime55.5966.67%
Shoplifting51.3325.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26-33.33%
Shoplifting43.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202414
June 202428
May 202418
April 20249
March 202420
February 202417
January 20247
December 202321
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202413
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Long Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halesowen Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maple Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Green Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Graham Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Southwick Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Olive Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clement Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Vicarage Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Olive Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lloyds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ridgefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1