MELBOURNE ROAD, B63 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B63 3NB

MELBOURNE ROAD, B63 3NB, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.41 per 1,000 population. This B63 3NB 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 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B63 3NB, encompassing approximately 977 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)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B63 3NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furnace Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Whitehall Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Grammar School Lane with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE ROAD, B63 3NB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.41125.00%
Other theft29.20100.00%
Shoplifting22.05-66.67%
Drugs22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting624.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.09-42.86%
Robbery34.0950.00%
Public order33.07200.00%
Vehicle crime33.07-40.00%
Other theft13.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.57-12.50%
Vehicle crime57.1625.00%
Shoplifting45.110.00%
Burglary24.090.00%
Robbery22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.5760.00%
Shoplifting48.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime44.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Public order33.070.00%
Possession of weapons13.070.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences512.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.11200.00%
Theft from the person13.070.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

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
Shoplifting926.5928.57%
Violence and sexual offences79.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.160.00%
Public order22.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.57-33.33%
Shoplifting78.18250.00%
Other theft37.160.00%
Public order33.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.39-25.00%
Shoplifting212.270.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.55128.57%
Public order316.3650.00%
Shoplifting23.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Burglary11.020.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime828.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.180.00%
Shoplifting47.160.00%
Possession of weapons34.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Public order23.070.00%
Drugs12.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 202412
December 202316
November 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20238

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B63 3NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Furnace Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitehall Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grammar School Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Somers Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Glendale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1