CASTLE STREET, DY1 1LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 1LA

CASTLE STREET, DY1 1LA, Dudley has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.80 per 1,000 population. This DY1 1LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY1 postcode area, which has experienced 392 crimes and a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY1 1LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 1LA, encompassing approximately 807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

DY1 1LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

CASTLE STREET, DY1 1LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34133.80-24.44%
Shoplifting1742.12-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour1221.069.09%
Other theft1114.8722.22%
Public order913.63-40.00%
Drugs611.150.00%
Possession of weapons67.4350.00%
Vehicle crime47.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.96-60.00%
Burglary34.9650.00%
Robbery13.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45157.3436.36%
Shoplifting1855.75-5.26%
Public order1522.30275.00%
Anti-social behaviour1118.5810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.63-16.67%
Other theft912.39125.00%
Vehicle crime411.15-42.86%
Robbery44.96300.00%
Possession of weapons44.9633.33%
Bicycle theft24.960.00%
Theft from the person22.48-33.33%
Burglary22.48-33.33%
Other crime12.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33128.8432.00%
Shoplifting1940.88-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1223.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.87-56.52%
Vehicle crime712.39-22.22%
Public order48.67-33.33%
Other theft44.96-42.86%
Other crime34.9650.00%
Possession of weapons33.7250.00%
Burglary33.72200.00%
Theft from the person33.720.00%
Drugs23.72-50.00%
Robbery12.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25148.67-3.85%
Shoplifting2330.97155.56%
Anti-social behaviour2328.49130.00%
Criminal damage and arson1528.4950.00%
Vehicle crime918.5880.00%
Other theft711.1540.00%
Public order68.67-14.29%
Drugs47.43300.00%
Theft from the person34.96200.00%
Possession of weapons23.72100.00%
Other crime22.480.00%
Burglary12.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2697.87-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour1032.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson1012.39150.00%
Shoplifting912.39350.00%
Public order711.1516.67%
Other theft58.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime56.19-37.50%
Other crime26.19100.00%
Drugs12.48-66.67%
Burglary11.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.24-50.00%
Theft from the person11.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29101.590.00%
Vehicle crime835.93-11.11%
Other theft89.91166.67%
Anti-social behaviour79.9116.67%
Public order68.67500.00%
Robbery57.430.00%
Burglary56.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.19-63.64%
Drugs34.960.00%
Shoplifting23.72-84.62%
Possession of weapons22.48-50.00%
Theft from the person22.48-50.00%
Other crime12.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29101.59-9.38%
Shoplifting1335.9385.71%
Criminal damage and arson1116.1157.14%
Vehicle crime913.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.15-14.29%
Theft from the person47.430.00%
Possession of weapons44.96300.00%
Other theft34.96-50.00%
Burglary23.72-60.00%
Public order12.48-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32113.98-15.79%
Public order1039.64-23.08%
Drugs812.390.00%
Shoplifting79.91-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour78.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.67-50.00%
Other theft68.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime57.4366.67%
Burglary56.19-16.67%
Theft from the person46.1933.33%
Possession of weapons14.96-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38133.808.57%
Criminal damage and arson1447.0875.00%
Shoplifting1317.3462.50%
Public order1316.1118.18%
Other theft716.1140.00%
Burglary68.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.43-28.57%
Possession of weapons46.19300.00%
Theft from the person34.96200.00%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Other crime23.72100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35102.83-18.60%
Public order1143.3622.22%
Shoplifting813.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson89.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.910.00%
Other theft58.670.00%
Burglary36.19-57.14%
Drugs13.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.24-75.00%
Robbery11.24-50.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Theft from the person11.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43118.9313.16%
Public order953.27-10.00%
Burglary711.15-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour78.67-36.36%
Shoplifting68.6720.00%
Other theft57.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons46.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.96-20.00%
Drugs44.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.96-66.67%
Theft from the person22.48100.00%
Robbery22.480.00%
Other crime12.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38126.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour1147.080.00%
Public order1013.630.00%
Other theft1012.390.00%
Burglary912.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.150.00%
Vehicle crime57.430.00%
Shoplifting56.190.00%
Possession of weapons56.190.00%
Other crime16.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202445
June 202433
May 202425
April 202426
March 202429
February 202429
January 202432
December 202338
November 202335
October 202343
September 202338

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20248
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 202423
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 20244
February 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
March 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202418
June 202419
May 202423
April 20249
March 20242
February 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ednam Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 10. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Priory Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Parsons Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Dudley Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1