WATSONS GREEN FIELDS, DY2 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7LW

WATSONS GREEN FIELDS, DY2 7LW, Dudley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7LW, encompassing approximately 4572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY2 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilltop Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cypress Road with total crimes: 3
  • Larkspur Road with total crimes: 2

WATSONS GREEN FIELDS, DY2 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.81-52.17%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-87.50%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.599.52%
Anti-social behaviour85.03700.00%
Public order51.7566.67%
Drugs31.090.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8731.25%
Possession of weapons34.590.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.6960.00%
Public order43.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6225.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7571.43%
Other theft45.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.12-30.00%
Other theft63.06500.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.65-4.76%
Burglary44.37100.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Other crime30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences216.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.59-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.280.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202423
June 202421
May 202416
April 202410
March 202412
February 202424
January 202414
December 202320
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20241
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
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 7LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hilltop Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Cypress Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Larkspur Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Price Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lupin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Clun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Geranium Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Bennett'S Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wheatcroft Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1