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

Overview of Crime in DY1 2ND

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2ND, Dudley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2ND, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY1 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oriel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Marston Road with total crimes: 2

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3160.00%
Shoplifting33.270.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7266.67%
Other theft22.040.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.35500.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4914.29%
Drugs13.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-12.50%
Possession of weapons22.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.13100.00%
Vehicle crime33.27-25.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.31-56.25%
Burglary22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.99100.00%
Shoplifting26.540.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1714.29%
Burglary33.27200.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31200.00%
Vehicle crime14.900.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238
September 20237
August 202312
July 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oriel Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Marston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Frome Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minehead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harcourt Drive
    Total1
    Public order1