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

Overview of Crime in B62 8PW

KENT ROAD, B62 8PW, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This B62 8PW 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 8PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 8PW, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B62 8PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radcliffe Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Linden Avenue with total crimes: 1

KENT ROAD, B62 8PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences95.71200.00%
Vehicle crime23.43100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75-9.09%
Shoplifting73.81-50.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.80600.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.33175.00%
Burglary24.190.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.57-33.33%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-75.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0450.00%
Burglary22.280.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4733.33%
Other theft31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-63.64%
Burglary31.520.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7183.33%
Other theft24.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95-25.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.470.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Radcliffe Drive
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alder Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hill Top Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenhill Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Rosafield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1