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

Overview of Crime in DY1 2PD

MERRYFIELD ROAD, DY1 2PD, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This DY1 2PD 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 2PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 2PD, encompassing approximately 1831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY1 2PD 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 2PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6420.00%
Shoplifting53.2866.67%
Burglary12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.46400.00%
Shoplifting32.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons24.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7350.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.37-81.82%
Other theft21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.28175.00%
Other theft26.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6460.00%
Shoplifting24.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.820.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 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 1 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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY1 2PD 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maitland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Overfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1