WOLVERTON ROAD, DY2 7PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7PL

WOLVERTON ROAD, DY2 7PL, Dudley has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.39 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7PL 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 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7PL, encompassing approximately 2746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

DY2 7PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Castlegate Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Caroline Street with total crimes: 6

WOLVERTON ROAD, DY2 7PL 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 Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.390.00%
Other theft159.10114.29%
Criminal damage and arson85.46300.00%
Possession of weapons52.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Drugs21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-77.78%
Burglary10.73-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime99.1050.00%
Other theft73.280.00%
Public order42.55-20.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.67130.77%
Criminal damage and arson910.92200.00%
Other theft73.280.00%
Vehicle crime62.55-40.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Other crime51.82150.00%
Shoplifting41.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.20-27.78%
Vehicle crime104.7342.86%
Other theft73.64-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55400.00%
Public order51.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.93-25.00%
Other theft106.5542.86%
Vehicle crime73.64-30.00%
Drugs52.5566.67%
Public order41.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-57.14%
Other crime31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.3026.32%
Vehicle crime108.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.64-46.15%
Other theft72.5516.67%
Robbery42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Drugs31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.7572.73%
Criminal damage and arson136.92333.33%
Other theft64.7350.00%
Vehicle crime62.18-14.29%
Shoplifting52.18400.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-57.14%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.02-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.000.00%
Vehicle crime72.5575.00%
Burglary52.5566.67%
Other theft41.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-62.50%
Public order31.09-50.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.19100.00%
Other theft62.9120.00%
Public order62.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.18-60.00%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.4833.33%
Vehicle crime108.7442.86%
Public order73.6440.00%
Other theft52.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-60.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.550.00%
Vehicle crime73.640.00%
Public order52.550.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Possession of weapons31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 202413
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202425
June 202430
May 202413
April 202418
March 202424
February 202419
January 202411
December 202328
November 202324
October 202318

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 7PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Other theft10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castlegate Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Tudor Terrace
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Field Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Corporation Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Price Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dudley Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Arras Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stuart Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1