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

Overview of Crime in B62 9BZ

GOWER ROAD, B62 9BZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This B62 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 9BZ, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B62 9BZ 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 9BZ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.23125.00%
Shoplifting53.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-50.00%

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
Shoplifting87.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-63.64%
Possession of weapons21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.720.00%
Shoplifting84.11-42.86%
Burglary22.990.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting1411.59600.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.23175.00%
Burglary24.11100.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 offences45.61-42.86%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.23350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.370.00%
Burglary22.62100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.23133.33%
Other theft42.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.50-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.75-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.62-66.67%
Burglary31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.98100.00%
Other theft24.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%

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 offences65.610.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
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 9BZ 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. Hill Top Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenhill Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Rosafield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1