WATSONS GREEN ROAD, DY2 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7LJ

WATSONS GREEN ROAD, DY2 7LJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7LJ, encompassing approximately 5005 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY2 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Green Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hilltop Road with total crimes: 4

WATSONS GREEN ROAD, DY2 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.3913.64%
Criminal damage and arson34.9950.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.19-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.39133.33%
Public order51.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0066.67%
Drugs31.000.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.3933.33%
Public order55.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20200.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.799.09%
Possession of weapons52.40400.00%
Drugs31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In March 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 offences114.99-56.00%
Vehicle crime42.20300.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5947.06%
Public order34.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.39-26.09%
Vehicle crime53.400.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.390.00%
Public order54.5966.67%
Burglary41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.7964.29%
Burglary44.590.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202422
June 202428
May 202421
April 202412
March 202411
February 202425
January 202417
December 202323
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mark'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Green Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Hilltop Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Cypress Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corporation Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Red Lion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Price Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arras Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bunns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hollyhock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. St Catherines Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lupin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Geranium Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Wheatcroft Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1