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

Overview of Crime in B62 8PQ

KENT ROAD, B62 8PQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This B62 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8PQ, encompassing approximately 2478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spies Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Radcliffe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 4

KENT ROAD, B62 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88100.00%
Shoplifting83.230.00%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.47-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.23-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.30-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences94.8412.50%
Public order33.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.31850.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.230.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.44-66.67%
Shoplifting20.81-85.71%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.49366.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.6520.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-37.50%
Shoplifting32.0250.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2460.00%
Shoplifting23.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.23-61.54%
Vehicle crime42.0233.33%
Burglary31.610.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.67160.00%
Vehicle crime35.2450.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 offences56.050.00%
Public order32.02200.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.050.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 202313
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202419
April 20242
March 202414
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spies Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Radcliffe Drive
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alder Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rosafield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1