DY1 1EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 1EW

DY1 1EW, Dudley has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.84 per 1,000 population. This DY1 1EW 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 1EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 1EW, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)

DY1 1EW 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

DY1 1EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5197.8441.67%
Shoplifting2431.58-11.11%
Public order1714.86112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1310.5330.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.0585.71%
Other theft118.0583.33%
Vehicle crime76.810.00%
Robbery64.33500.00%
Possession of weapons63.7250.00%
Other crime33.72200.00%
Burglary31.86-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Theft from the person21.24-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3671.8356.52%
Shoplifting2722.29-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.72-52.38%
Public order86.1914.29%
Vehicle crime74.95-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson74.33-61.11%
Other theft64.33-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.72100.00%
Burglary42.4833.33%
Theft from the person32.480.00%
Drugs21.86-50.00%
Other crime11.24-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3081.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2318.58-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.2490.91%
Criminal damage and arson1813.00100.00%
Vehicle crime1111.1583.33%
Public order76.81-22.22%
Other theft74.3375.00%
Drugs44.330.00%
Burglary32.48-25.00%
Theft from the person31.860.00%
Possession of weapons21.86100.00%
Other crime21.240.00%

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 offences2555.73-34.21%
Shoplifting1515.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.2983.33%
Public order96.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.5750.00%
Vehicle crime65.57-14.29%
Burglary43.72-20.00%
Other theft42.48-63.64%
Theft from the person32.4850.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3860.06-2.56%
Other theft1123.53266.67%
Vehicle crime76.8116.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.72-33.33%
Public order63.72100.00%
Shoplifting53.72-66.67%
Burglary53.1066.67%
Robbery43.100.00%
Drugs32.480.00%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%
Other crime21.240.00%
Theft from the person21.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3957.598.33%
Shoplifting1524.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson99.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5714.29%
Vehicle crime64.950.00%
Theft from the person43.720.00%
Public order32.48-76.92%
Possession of weapons31.860.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Other theft31.86-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3666.26-10.00%
Public order1322.29-23.53%
Shoplifting98.05-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson95.57-40.00%
Drugs85.57700.00%
Other theft84.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.9516.67%
Vehicle crime64.33100.00%
Theft from the person43.7233.33%
Burglary32.48-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.86-25.00%
Robbery11.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4076.1614.29%
Shoplifting1724.7741.67%
Public order1710.5341.67%
Criminal damage and arson1510.5350.00%
Other theft99.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.57-14.29%
Burglary53.7266.67%
Possession of weapons43.10100.00%
Theft from the person32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Other crime21.86100.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3556.35-28.57%
Public order1221.6720.00%
Shoplifting127.439.09%
Criminal damage and arson107.43233.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.190.00%
Other theft54.330.00%
Burglary33.10-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.86-50.00%
Drugs11.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4969.3511.36%
Shoplifting1130.34120.00%
Public order106.810.00%
Burglary76.19-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.33-41.67%
Other theft54.33-54.55%
Possession of weapons43.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.48-42.86%
Drugs42.48300.00%
Robbery42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-66.67%
Theft from the person31.86200.00%
Other crime11.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4472.452.33%
Anti-social behaviour1227.25-42.86%
Other theft117.4310.00%
Burglary116.81175.00%
Public order106.81-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.1912.50%
Vehicle crime75.57133.33%
Shoplifting54.33-37.50%
Possession of weapons43.100.00%
Bicycle theft12.480.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.62-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4376.162.38%
Anti-social behaviour2126.63-12.50%
Public order1613.0014.29%
Other theft109.91100.00%
Shoplifting86.19-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson84.95-42.86%
Burglary44.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.48300.00%
Theft from the person32.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Drugs31.86-25.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4289.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour2426.010.00%
Shoplifting1814.860.00%
Public order1411.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.670.00%
Burglary68.670.00%
Robbery63.720.00%
Other theft53.720.00%
Theft from the person43.100.00%
Drugs42.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 202413
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310
August 202316
July 202314

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202421
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202436
May 202423
April 202425
March 202438
February 202439
January 202436
December 202340
November 202335
October 202349
September 202344
August 202343
July 202342

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20236

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. February 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 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202418
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 20233
September 20239
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202427
May 202430
April 202415
March 20245
February 202415
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311
September 20235
August 20238
July 202318

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
July 20232

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202311
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY1 1EW 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. Pitfield Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Gatehouse Fold
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Little Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tinchbourne Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Steppingstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Porters Field
    Total1
    Burglary1