ACORN ROAD, B62 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8LW

ACORN ROAD, B62 8LW, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This B62 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8LW, encompassing approximately 2050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B62 8LW area, explore the B62 8LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halesowen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Graham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1

ACORN ROAD, B62 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.29200.00%
Burglary62.930.00%
Other theft22.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.41-83.33%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.85-33.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.15166.67%
Vehicle crime37.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2450.00%
Vehicle crime35.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3260.00%
Burglary33.90200.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.88-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.44-57.14%
Burglary11.460.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.1533.33%
Vehicle crime75.85600.00%
Public order33.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-60.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.830.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 202416
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Halesowen Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Graham Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Downing Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coombe Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Highfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Olive Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vernon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lloyds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ridgefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1