OAKHAM AVENUE, DY2 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8AF

OAKHAM AVENUE, DY2 8AF, Dudley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8AF, encompassing approximately 4299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DY2 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilltop Road with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Warrens Hall Road with total crimes: 4

OAKHAM AVENUE, DY2 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8140.00%
Other theft53.26150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7525.00%
Vehicle crime32.33-25.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2666.67%
Vehicle crime51.16150.00%
Robbery31.160.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.65-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3583.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95-57.14%
Public order51.40400.00%
Burglary21.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0516.67%
Burglary53.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5833.33%
Vehicle crime32.79200.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0975.00%
Robbery31.63200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.790.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hilltop Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Warrens Hall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Grainger Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Kingsoak Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Vauxhall Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakham Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bennett'S Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Moncrieffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sledmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1