KENT ROAD, B62 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 8PD

KENT ROAD, B62 8PD, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This B62 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8PD, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B62 8PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spies Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 2

KENT ROAD, B62 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.82700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.08500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.23-60.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-37.50%
Other theft21.850.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.71166.67%
Vehicle crime22.97-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-66.67%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56200.00%
Vehicle crime23.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
March 20246
February 20241
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spies Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1