THE CLOSE, B63 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B63 2SJ

THE CLOSE, B63 2SJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This B63 2SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B63 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B63 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B63 2SJ, encompassing approximately 3446 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B63 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Overend Road with total crimes: 3
  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 3
  • Caslon Road with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, B63 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0966.67%
Vehicle crime52.900.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.740.00%
Possession of weapons31.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9320.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.19-54.55%
Other crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.93120.00%
Vehicle crime23.19100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4825.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.120.00%
Burglary43.190.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.51-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.510.00%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B63 2SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Overend Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Talbot Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Caslon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clancey Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Batsman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Charlton Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Colley Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ladysmith Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Highfield Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rossendale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pennant Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colman Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1