MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 2NA

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2NA, Dudley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2NA 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 2NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2NA, encompassing approximately 3070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY1 2NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Red Kite Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 2

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1942.86%
Shoplifting53.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.86133.33%
Shoplifting62.28100.00%
Robbery21.95100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.98-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.44-30.00%
Burglary62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95300.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5466.67%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-33.33%
Other theft31.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.56-30.77%
Burglary32.93200.00%
Shoplifting10.98-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.490.00%
Shoplifting44.230.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 202313

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Leighton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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
  • 10. Oriel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1