DY2 0QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 0QS

DY2 0QS, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.27 per 1,000 population. This DY2 0QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY2 postcode area, which has experienced 328 crimes and a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY2 0QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 0QS, encompassing approximately 859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DY2 0QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Buxton Road with total crimes: 3

DY2 0QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting423.27100.00%
Burglary34.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.49-40.00%
Possession of weapons23.49100.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.27-37.50%
Burglary45.82300.00%
Shoplifting24.650.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Public order22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.33-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Robbery12.330.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Other theft11.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft420.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.65-50.00%
Other crime33.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Burglary22.33-33.33%
Shoplifting12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.12100.00%
Burglary36.980.00%
Other theft23.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft418.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4950.00%
Shoplifting23.49-77.78%
Robbery12.330.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting923.2750.00%
Burglary710.4740.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.14-75.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.76100.00%
Shoplifting69.3120.00%
Burglary56.98150.00%
Other theft35.82200.00%
Vehicle crime13.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting522.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.82-20.00%
Burglary24.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-66.67%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.10-44.44%
Burglary35.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.490.00%
Public order23.49100.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Robbery12.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.470.00%
Other theft23.490.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 0QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wood Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Buxton Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Cochrane Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Oakwood Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Crossgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1