THE LONGCROFT, B63 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B63 4HJ

THE LONGCROFT, B63 4HJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This B63 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B63 4HJ, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B63 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bournes Close with total crimes: 6
  • Witley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Briery Road with total crimes: 1

THE LONGCROFT, B63 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences64.790.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 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 offences63.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-81.82%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.13120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.930.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7366.67%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.60-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.20300.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-77.78%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences94.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2640.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.460.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B63 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bournes Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Witley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Briery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Longmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lutley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bournes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Margaret Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hilston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Longcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huntingtree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tenlands Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1