GOWER ROAD, B62 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 9BX

GOWER ROAD, B62 9BX, Dudley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This B62 9BX 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 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 9BX, encompassing approximately 2858 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: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B62 9BX 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

GOWER ROAD, B62 9BX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.35100.00%
Shoplifting52.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

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
Shoplifting87.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0542.86%
Shoplifting83.50-42.86%
Public order22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.45600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.25-66.67%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4012.50%
Shoplifting93.15350.00%
Burglary23.15100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4060.00%
Other theft52.800.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Shoplifting20.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-54.55%
Burglary41.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9083.33%
Other theft13.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences65.250.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202414
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B62 9BX 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. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rosafield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hickmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1