FRENCH ROAD, DY2 7QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7QJ

FRENCH ROAD, DY2 7QJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.62 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7QJ, encompassing approximately 4754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

DY2 7QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Castlegate Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

FRENCH ROAD, DY2 7QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.626.67%
Other theft126.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5240.00%
Possession of weapons61.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.26-72.22%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Public order40.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-62.50%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.88-21.05%
Vehicle crime186.31260.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.79100.00%
Other theft81.68-27.27%
Public order61.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Shoplifting41.05-50.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.1458.33%
Other theft117.9937.50%
Public order92.3150.00%
Shoplifting81.89-42.86%
Possession of weapons51.68400.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Robbery30.84-40.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.4633.33%
Shoplifting145.0575.00%
Vehicle crime92.9412.50%
Other theft81.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6875.00%
Public order61.470.00%
Robbery51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-83.33%

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 offences1815.14-14.29%
Other theft103.79-9.09%
Shoplifting82.10700.00%
Vehicle crime81.68-11.11%
Drugs61.68100.00%
Public order61.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Possession of weapons40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.25-8.70%
Other theft114.4283.33%
Vehicle crime92.31125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.419.52%
Shoplifting134.841200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.73133.33%
Other theft61.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.26-50.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.73-32.26%
Vehicle crime84.42166.67%
Other theft61.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.26500.00%
Burglary31.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-62.50%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.5610.71%
Other theft96.5280.00%
Public order91.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8960.00%
Burglary41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime30.84-76.92%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.5186.67%
Vehicle crime135.8985.71%
Public order62.7320.00%
Other theft51.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-16.67%
Burglary31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.150.00%
Other theft82.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Possession of weapons41.050.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 20241
February 202413
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202418
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202430
June 202438
May 202424
April 202418
March 202421
February 202423
January 202421
December 202331
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 20 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20245
March 20243
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Other theft10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. St Mark'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Green Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Tudor Terrace
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cypress Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Beechwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Field Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Corporation Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Price Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arras Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bunns Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hollyhock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. New Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Birmingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lupin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wheatcroft Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oliver Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Stuart Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1