WITTON BANK, B62 9PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B62 9PL

WITTON BANK, B62 9PL, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This B62 9PL 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 9PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B62 9PL, encompassing approximately 3102 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B62 9PL 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
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 1

WITTON BANK, B62 9PL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

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
Shoplifting75.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0683.33%
Shoplifting73.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting149.35600.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.5150.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.84-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 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 offences118.3857.14%
Shoplifting83.55300.00%
Other theft32.58-40.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.41250.00%
Other theft52.260.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-14.29%
Burglary31.930.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.55133.33%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.900.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
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 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 9PL 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. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Linden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hill Top Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newlands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rosafield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1