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

Overview of Crime in DY1 2ND

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2ND, Dudley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2ND 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY1 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Langstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • Leighton Close with total crimes: 2

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2ND 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7612.50%
Shoplifting53.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences168.990.00%
Shoplifting26.540.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Langstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Leighton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Boleyn Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maitland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Overfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merryfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oriel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wistmans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Harcourt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1