DY2 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7AJ

DY2 7AJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.25 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7AJ, encompassing approximately 1472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

DY2 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • New Street with total crimes: 9

DY2 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3667.25-25.00%
Shoplifting1424.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour119.5137.50%
Other theft107.4742.86%
Possession of weapons86.79100.00%
Public order75.43-36.36%
Drugs44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Burglary21.36-50.00%
Robbery11.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4877.4465.52%
Shoplifting1632.60-11.11%
Public order1110.8757.14%
Criminal damage and arson97.47-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour86.11-20.00%
Other theft75.4375.00%
Burglary44.75300.00%
Possession of weapons42.720.00%
Robbery32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-60.00%
Other crime11.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.68-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2969.2811.54%
Shoplifting1819.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1412.23-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour109.51-56.52%
Public order76.7940.00%
Other crime54.7566.67%
Vehicle crime53.40-28.57%
Possession of weapons43.40100.00%
Other theft42.72-42.86%
Theft from the person32.720.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2677.444.00%
Anti-social behaviour2317.66155.56%
Shoplifting1815.62125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1512.2387.50%
Vehicle crime710.19133.33%
Other theft74.7540.00%
Public order54.75-16.67%
Other crime33.4050.00%
Drugs32.04200.00%
Theft from the person32.04200.00%
Possession of weapons22.04100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2547.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour916.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.1160.00%
Shoplifting85.43300.00%
Public order65.4320.00%
Other theft54.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.40-50.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Drugs11.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3054.347.14%
Anti-social behaviour820.3860.00%
Other theft75.43133.33%
Vehicle crime64.75-14.29%
Robbery54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40-54.55%
Burglary53.40150.00%
Public order53.40400.00%
Drugs33.400.00%
Shoplifting22.04-83.33%
Possession of weapons21.36-33.33%
Theft from the person21.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2851.6233.33%
Shoplifting1219.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.1537.50%
Vehicle crime77.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.750.00%
Theft from the person43.4033.33%
Possession of weapons32.720.00%
Other theft32.04-40.00%
Burglary22.04-60.00%
Public order11.36-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.27-40.00%
Public order914.26-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson86.11-33.33%
Shoplifting65.43-50.00%
Drugs64.080.00%
Other theft54.080.00%
Vehicle crime53.4066.67%
Burglary53.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Theft from the person33.4050.00%
Other crime12.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3565.899.38%
Public order1323.7718.18%
Shoplifting128.8371.43%
Criminal damage and arson128.1520.00%
Other theft58.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.40-28.57%
Burglary43.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3256.38-15.79%
Public order1121.7457.14%
Criminal damage and arson107.47233.33%
Shoplifting76.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.750.00%
Burglary54.75-16.67%
Other theft43.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Possession of weapons12.04-66.67%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3857.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour725.810.00%
Public order74.750.00%
Burglary64.750.00%
Shoplifting64.080.00%
Other theft44.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Possession of weapons32.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Drugs32.040.00%
Theft from the person22.040.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202448
June 202429
May 202426
April 202425
March 202430
February 202428
January 202421
December 202335
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20246
October 20233

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 202423
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 202414
May 202415
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 20248
March 20242
February 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ednam Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Priory Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tudor Terrace
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Dudley Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stuart Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1