BIRCHFIELD CLOSE, B63 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B63 4LJ

BIRCHFIELD CLOSE, B63 4LJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This B63 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B63 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3269 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B63 4LJ area, explore the B63 4LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B63 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Brookwillow Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rosemary Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHFIELD CLOSE, B63 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.89400.00%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.59-20.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.67-28.57%
Public order31.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1420.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.45-16.67%
Burglary11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.360.00%
Theft from the person11.84-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5920.00%
Theft from the person21.840.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9866.67%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5150.00%
Shoplifting51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.450.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 B63 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Brookwillow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leebank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bassnage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brackenfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cookley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B4183
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Walton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birchfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1