DY1 2LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 2LZ

DY1 2LZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.70 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2LZ, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY1 2LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Mallin Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Elgar Crescent with total crimes: 2

DY1 2LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.70-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson514.8166.67%
Public order42.96100.00%
Other theft32.37-25.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour418.96300.00%
Other theft42.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order21.78-33.33%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.00-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson67.11200.00%
Public order33.55-40.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.85115.38%
Public order516.59-28.57%
Other theft42.960.00%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.55-31.58%
Public order77.70600.00%
Other theft44.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Drugs31.7850.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.295.56%
Vehicle crime511.260.00%
Other theft42.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-60.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour510.66150.00%
Public order42.96-33.33%
Other theft12.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.2580.00%
Public order616.00100.00%
Other theft43.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.00-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson48.890.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Other theft21.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.96-38.46%
Other theft59.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.9650.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-77.78%
Burglary21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.77-21.21%
Vehicle crime915.40800.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.33100.00%
Other theft33.5550.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.550.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202432
June 202412
May 202428
April 202413
March 202419
February 202418
January 202427
December 202315
November 202316
October 202326
September 202333

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
March 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mallin Gardens
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Elgar Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Cross View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brackenfield View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kingswinford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Quentin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pensnett Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Overfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1