DY2 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7BX

DY2 7BX, Dudley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7BX, encompassing approximately 3363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DY2 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caroline Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Minories with total crimes: 5
  • Gatehouse Fold with total crimes: 5

DY2 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.874.76%
Anti-social behaviour66.5450.00%
Other theft51.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Possession of weapons41.49300.00%
Drugs21.19-60.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.95-8.70%
Vehicle crime66.240.00%
Drugs51.780.00%
Burglary51.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49300.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Public order31.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.8453.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.8422.22%
Vehicle crime63.270.00%
Other crime51.78400.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Shoplifting41.49100.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.4680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68100.00%
Vehicle crime61.78100.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Other theft31.49-50.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.51-25.00%
Other theft63.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9723.08%
Criminal damage and arson74.76-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78200.00%
Robbery41.780.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.89-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.87266.67%
Vehicle crime43.270.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Public order20.59-71.43%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.97-34.78%
Public order74.4675.00%
Burglary62.08500.00%
Other theft41.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.7815.00%
Other theft46.8433.33%
Public order41.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.95-37.50%
Public order51.49150.00%
Burglary31.49-25.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202421
June 202423
May 202415
April 202412
March 202416
February 202413
January 202415
December 202323
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Tudor Terrace
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Price Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perry Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bean Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dudley Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Moncrieffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stuart Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1