DY1 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 2LD

DY1 2LD, Dudley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2LD, encompassing approximately 3575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY1 2LD area, explore the DY1 2LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY1 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4176 with total crimes: 4
  • Osprey Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Red Kite Drive with total crimes: 2

DY1 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0330.00%
Burglary13.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.55-9.09%
Shoplifting32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson810.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.24-50.00%
Burglary72.240.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.55150.00%
Vehicle crime45.59-20.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.83-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.2450.00%
Vehicle crime51.680.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.277.14%
Burglary54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9940.00%
Public order23.92-33.33%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.95-28.57%
Burglary82.80700.00%
Public order32.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.920.00%
Public order51.960.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202416
March 202412
February 202420
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY1 2LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4176
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Red Kite Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Falcon Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Langstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Geston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Montrose Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell'S Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merlin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Boleyn Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Merryfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1