DY2 7ZW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 7ZW

DY2 7ZW, Dudley has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 447.21 per 1,000 population. This DY2 7ZW 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 7ZW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 7ZW, encompassing approximately 279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

DY2 7ZW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

DY2 7ZW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46447.216.98%
Shoplifting19164.5746.15%
Vehicle crime1367.9862.50%
Anti-social behaviour1146.5137.50%
Other theft839.35-11.11%
Possession of weapons728.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson725.04-22.22%
Drugs625.040.00%
Public order421.47-75.00%
Robbery214.31-60.00%
Burglary17.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43436.4722.86%
Public order16153.84128.57%
Shoplifting1357.24-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson946.5180.00%
Other theft932.2080.00%
Anti-social behaviour832.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime828.6260.00%
Robbery528.62150.00%
Possession of weapons417.8933.33%
Other crime314.31200.00%
Burglary310.73-25.00%
Theft from the person110.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35361.3434.62%
Shoplifting20125.225.26%
Anti-social behaviour1071.5511.11%
Public order735.780.00%
Vehicle crime525.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson517.89-58.33%
Other theft517.89-16.67%
Burglary417.89100.00%
Possession of weapons314.310.00%
Drugs210.73-33.33%
Theft from the person27.160.00%
Robbery27.160.00%
Other crime17.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26343.468.33%
Shoplifting1993.0272.73%
Criminal damage and arson1267.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour942.9328.57%
Vehicle crime832.2060.00%
Public order728.62-12.50%
Other theft625.04200.00%
Drugs321.470.00%
Possession of weapons310.73200.00%
Burglary210.73-50.00%
Other crime17.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24271.90-22.58%
Shoplifting1185.86266.67%
Public order839.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson828.62-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour728.6240.00%
Vehicle crime525.04-37.50%
Burglary417.890.00%
Theft from the person314.31200.00%
Other theft210.73-75.00%
Bicycle theft17.160.00%
Other crime13.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.58-50.00%
Robbery13.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31311.26-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson11110.9157.14%
Vehicle crime839.3560.00%
Other theft828.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour528.62-16.67%
Public order517.89150.00%
Burglary417.890.00%
Robbery314.310.00%
Drugs310.73200.00%
Other crime310.730.00%
Shoplifting310.73-70.00%
Possession of weapons210.73-33.33%
Theft from the person17.16-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39293.3718.18%
Shoplifting10139.5342.86%
Criminal damage and arson735.78-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour625.04-14.29%
Vehicle crime521.4766.67%
Burglary417.89300.00%
Possession of weapons314.310.00%
Theft from the person310.730.00%
Other theft210.73-77.78%
Public order27.16-75.00%
Drugs17.16-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33318.41-10.81%
Other theft9118.0628.57%
Criminal damage and arson932.20-25.00%
Public order832.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour728.6216.67%
Shoplifting725.04-22.22%
Drugs525.04400.00%
Theft from the person317.89200.00%
Possession of weapons310.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime310.730.00%
Burglary110.73-75.00%
Robbery13.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37354.1932.14%
Criminal damage and arson12132.3771.43%
Public order1242.9333.33%
Shoplifting942.9328.57%
Other theft732.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour625.0420.00%
Burglary421.47100.00%
Possession of weapons414.3133.33%
Vehicle crime314.31200.00%
Other crime210.730.00%
Theft from the person17.160.00%
Robbery13.58-50.00%
Drugs13.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28250.44-44.00%
Public order9100.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson732.2075.00%
Shoplifting725.04-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour525.04-28.57%
Other theft317.89-25.00%
Drugs310.730.00%
Possession of weapons310.730.00%
Burglary210.73-71.43%
Robbery27.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime17.16-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50379.230.00%
Public order9178.880.00%
Shoplifting832.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour728.620.00%
Burglary725.040.00%
Vehicle crime525.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.890.00%
Other theft414.310.00%
Possession of weapons314.310.00%
Drugs310.730.00%
Robbery310.730.00%
Theft from the person210.730.00%
Other crime17.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
July 202443
June 202435
May 202426
April 202424
March 202431
February 202439
January 202433
December 202337
November 202328
October 202350

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Russell Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ednam Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Charlton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Parade
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 12. Priory Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Grange Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Priory Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 15. St James'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Gads Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Belper
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Parsons Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Greystone Passage
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Pitfield Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1