DY1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 2LE

DY1 2LE, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2LE, encompassing approximately 3640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY1 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osprey Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Red Kite Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 2

DY1 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.57-10.00%
Burglary12.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences107.1411.11%
Shoplifting32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-28.57%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.8916.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.92-36.36%
Burglary61.920.00%
Shoplifting31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.87-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.470.00%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences207.69122.22%
Vehicle crime45.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.69-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.47100.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.49-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.57200.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1440.00%
Other theft33.85200.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.79-23.08%
Burglary72.75600.00%
Public order31.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.570.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 202420
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 2LE postcode area is presented below.

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