POPLAR CRESCENT, DY1 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 4AF

POPLAR CRESCENT, DY1 4AF, Dudley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This DY1 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 4AF, encompassing approximately 3684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY1 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • The Parade with total crimes: 4

POPLAR CRESCENT, DY1 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime148.41-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1510.04275.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.07-7.69%
Public order53.260.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.33-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour43.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6783.33%
Public order85.97700.00%
Vehicle crime42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Robbery20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.26100.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-71.43%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1350.00%
Vehicle crime74.89-22.22%
Other theft31.900.00%
Other crime30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime93.26800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1775.00%
Other crime41.900.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Public order30.81-57.14%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.50-50.00%
Public order73.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.309.09%
Public order66.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63100.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.67144.44%
Vehicle crime65.97100.00%
Public order51.6366.67%
Burglary21.36-50.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-85.71%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.900.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 202422
April 202412
March 202418
February 202412
January 202418
December 202312
November 202324
October 202322
September 20239

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202415
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY1 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linden Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Parade
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 4. Hazel Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Priory Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Castle View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gervase Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. The Broadway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Nith Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southgate Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bluebell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A4168
    Total1
    Other crime1