WOLVERHAMPTON STREET, DY1 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 1DU

WOLVERHAMPTON STREET, DY1 1DU, Dudley has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.14 per 1,000 population. This DY1 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY1 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY1 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 1DU, encompassing approximately 1879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)

DY1 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 30
  • Union Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

WOLVERHAMPTON STREET, DY1 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5285.1433.33%
Shoplifting2427.674.35%
Public order1712.7788.89%
Anti-social behaviour149.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.4544.44%
Other theft126.92100.00%
Vehicle crime76.390.00%
Robbery63.72200.00%
Possession of weapons63.1950.00%
Other crime33.19200.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Theft from the person21.06-33.33%
Burglary21.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3963.3250.00%
Shoplifting2320.75-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour1012.24-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson95.32-47.06%
Public order94.7928.57%
Vehicle crime74.79-30.00%
Other theft63.72-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.19100.00%
Burglary42.1333.33%
Theft from the person32.130.00%
Drugs21.60-50.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2969.7193.33%
Violence and sexual offences2615.434.00%
Anti-social behaviour2113.8461.54%
Criminal damage and arson1711.1770.00%
Vehicle crime109.05100.00%
Public order75.32-22.22%
Other theft73.7275.00%
Drugs43.720.00%
Burglary32.13-25.00%
Theft from the person31.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.60100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2549.49-43.18%
Shoplifting1513.30275.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.9885.71%
Criminal damage and arson106.9211.11%
Public order95.3212.50%
Vehicle crime54.79-37.50%
Burglary42.66-20.00%
Other theft42.13-63.64%
Theft from the person32.1350.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.53-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4458.000.00%
Other theft1123.41175.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.8512.50%
Vehicle crime84.7933.33%
Public order84.26166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.260.00%
Burglary53.7266.67%
Robbery42.660.00%
Shoplifting42.13-73.33%
Drugs32.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.60-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Theft from the person21.06-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4451.0818.92%
Shoplifting1523.4187.50%
Criminal damage and arson87.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.26-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.7220.00%
Other theft43.19-55.56%
Public order32.13-76.92%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Burglary31.60200.00%
Theft from the person31.60-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3756.94-9.76%
Public order1319.69-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson106.92-33.33%
Other theft95.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.7933.33%
Drugs84.26700.00%
Shoplifting84.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime54.2666.67%
Theft from the person42.6633.33%
Possession of weapons32.13-40.00%
Burglary11.60-80.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4165.9813.89%
Public order1721.8254.55%
Shoplifting169.0545.45%
Criminal damage and arson158.5150.00%
Other theft97.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.79-14.29%
Burglary53.1966.67%
Possession of weapons52.6666.67%
Theft from the person32.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.42-33.33%
Public order1119.16-8.33%
Shoplifting115.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.32-12.50%
Other theft43.720.00%
Burglary32.13-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.60-25.00%
Drugs21.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-83.33%
Robbery10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5464.3910.20%
Public order1228.739.09%
Shoplifting116.39120.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.85-33.33%
Burglary74.26-41.67%
Vehicle crime63.72-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.13-55.56%
Other theft42.13-63.64%
Robbery42.13300.00%
Theft from the person32.13200.00%
Drugs31.60200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4965.450.00%
Burglary1226.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.390.00%
Other theft116.390.00%
Public order115.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.850.00%
Vehicle crime74.790.00%
Shoplifting53.720.00%
Possession of weapons32.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 202421
April 202413
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202439
May 202426
April 202425
March 202444
February 202444
January 202437
December 202341
November 202336
October 202354
September 202349

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 202317
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202417
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202315
November 202310
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202423
May 202429
April 202415
March 20244
February 202415
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY1 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total30
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. King Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Belper
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Minories
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wolverhampton Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Priory Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Court Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Gads Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 14. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Ednam Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Dudley Bus Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 18. New King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pitfield Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gatehouse Fold
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tinchbourne Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Steppingstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Burglary1