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

Overview of Crime in DY1 2NS

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2NS, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2NS, encompassing approximately 2027 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY1 2NS area, explore the DY1 2NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

DY1 2NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Church Cross View with total crimes: 2
  • Brackenfield View with total crimes: 2

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2NS 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 offences99.870.00%
Shoplifting54.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.40350.00%
Shoplifting34.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons36.410.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4525.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.89-63.64%
Public order21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.87175.00%
Vehicle crime35.430.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.43-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8883.33%
Shoplifting25.430.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.950.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Cross View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brackenfield View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leighton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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