OAK ROAD, DY1 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 4BQ

OAK ROAD, DY1 4BQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This DY1 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 4BQ, encompassing approximately 3012 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY1 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Benedict Court with total crimes: 6
  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 2

OAK ROAD, DY1 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.300.00%
Vehicle crime93.65125.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.97-56.00%
Vehicle crime43.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order10.66-85.71%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.27108.33%
Public order78.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.66-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.98200.00%
Robbery41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2950.00%
Vehicle crime64.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-80.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Other crime20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.94275.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime63.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9966.67%
Public order41.6633.33%
Other crime41.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.65-20.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Public order31.00-62.50%
Drugs11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6131.25%
Public order86.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.31150.00%
Public order51.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6166.67%
Public order66.6420.00%
Vehicle crime31.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.290.00%
Public order53.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202425
April 202412
March 202415
February 202410
January 202414
December 202321
November 202316
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 202415
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Benedict Court
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Woodland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beech Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Hackett Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrewsbury Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Somery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Gervase Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Edmund Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A4168
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1