DY2 8NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8NP

DY2 8NP, Dudley has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.25 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8NP 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 8NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8NP, encompassing approximately 3122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

DY2 8NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • The Minories with total crimes: 5
  • King Street with total crimes: 4

DY2 8NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime86.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-14.29%
Shoplifting61.92200.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Drugs41.600.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.6652.38%
Public order710.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.24133.33%
Vehicle crime62.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92-33.33%
Other theft51.9266.67%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Burglary21.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64-77.78%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.49-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson96.72-10.00%
Shoplifting92.8880.00%
Vehicle crime52.8825.00%
Other crime41.60300.00%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Public order20.64-75.00%
Drugs10.64-80.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.06116.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.33150.00%
Public order83.20700.00%
Shoplifting52.5625.00%
Drugs51.60400.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.49-61.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Other theft41.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-42.86%
Shoplifting41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-57.14%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.53138.46%
Vehicle crime79.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2440.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.85-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson54.1625.00%
Other theft41.60-42.86%
Public order41.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Theft from the person30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.29-42.42%
Other theft76.0875.00%
Public order62.2450.00%
Burglary51.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.89106.25%
Criminal damage and arson510.570.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Public order41.28-20.00%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Shoplifting31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.29-33.33%
Public order55.120.00%
Burglary31.60-40.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.690.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Public order51.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202432
June 202421
May 202426
April 202412
March 202431
February 202413
January 202419
December 202333
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 8NP 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. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Perry Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bean Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Moncrieffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1