DY1 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 2LG

DY1 2LG, Dudley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2LG, encompassing approximately 3706 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY1 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell'S Hall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hawkesley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Golden Eagle Rise with total crimes: 2

DY1 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences107.2911.11%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-42.86%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
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 arson79.7116.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.89-30.00%
Burglary61.890.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
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 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
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 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9455.56%
Vehicle crime43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4325.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.94-7.69%
Burglary43.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4830.00%
Other theft33.51200.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36-23.08%
Burglary62.70500.00%
Public order31.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
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 offences138.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.510.00%
Public order51.890.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell'S Hall Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hawkesley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Golden Eagle Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ketley Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashenhurst Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Enstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osprey Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sparrowhawk Fold
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Middlepark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montrose Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Corbyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Red Kite Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Burnell Way
    Total1
    Burglary1