MESSITER WAY, DY1 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY1 4SY

MESSITER WAY, DY1 4SY, Dudley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.11 per 1,000 population. This DY1 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY1 4SY, encompassing approximately 632 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY1 4SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldeney Close with total crimes: 6
  • Vernon Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Tipton Road with total crimes: 5

MESSITER WAY, DY1 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences941.1128.57%
Vehicle crime714.2340.00%
Other theft211.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Drugs23.160.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.4616.67%
Vehicle crime511.07-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour27.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16100.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Other theft11.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime731.6216.67%
Violence and sexual offences611.070.00%
Other theft39.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.740.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Public order11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.8850.00%
Vehicle crime69.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.490.00%
Other theft13.16-75.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime628.4620.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.49-20.00%
Other theft46.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.320.00%
Bicycle theft13.160.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences530.04-44.44%
Vehicle crime57.91150.00%
Other theft37.9150.00%
Drugs24.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.14200.00%
Vehicle crime214.230.00%
Other theft23.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.07-40.00%
Burglary24.74-33.33%
Other theft13.160.00%
Public order11.580.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime625.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.49-44.44%
Burglary37.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.74-50.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.16100.00%
Drugs13.160.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.490.00%
Other theft26.32-33.33%
Burglary13.16-50.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%
Public order11.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.490.00%
Other theft36.320.00%
Burglary24.740.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Aldeney Close
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Vernon Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tipton Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Moor Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tipps Stone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lindley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1