DY2 8NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8NR

DY2 8NR, Dudley has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.25 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8NR 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 8NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8NR, encompassing approximately 2539 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

DY2 8NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13

DY2 8NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.25-25.00%
Shoplifting1816.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.09-7.69%
Other theft104.7325.00%
Public order83.94-38.46%
Vehicle crime83.1560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.15-41.67%
Possession of weapons62.7650.00%
Drugs52.3666.67%
Burglary31.97-40.00%
Robbery11.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5657.1069.70%
Shoplifting1822.05-5.26%
Public order137.09160.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.1230.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.12-14.29%
Other theft84.7360.00%
Burglary53.150.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.970.00%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.79-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.500.00%
Shoplifting1912.99-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson147.48-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour105.51-54.55%
Vehicle crime83.94-11.11%
Public order53.15-16.67%
Burglary51.9766.67%
Other theft51.97-37.50%
Other crime41.9733.33%
Possession of weapons41.5833.33%
Theft from the person31.580.00%
Drugs21.18-60.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3353.5532.00%
Shoplifting2312.99155.56%
Anti-social behaviour229.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.66100.00%
Vehicle crime97.0980.00%
Other theft83.540.00%
Public order63.15-14.29%
Drugs52.36400.00%
Other crime31.9750.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Theft from the person31.18200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.90-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour119.8457.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.3312.50%
Shoplifting93.54350.00%
Other theft83.540.00%
Public order73.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.76-28.57%
Other crime21.970.00%
Drugs10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.9841.38%
Public order916.15350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.54-11.11%
Other theft83.1533.33%
Vehicle crime73.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.7616.67%
Burglary52.76150.00%
Robbery41.970.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.18-84.62%
Other crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.79-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.50-19.44%
Shoplifting1311.4262.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-14.29%
Other theft62.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.360.00%
Possession of weapons42.36300.00%
Theft from the person31.58-25.00%
Public order21.18-81.82%
Burglary20.79-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3640.56-18.18%
Public order1114.18-21.43%
Other theft94.3312.50%
Shoplifting83.54-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-42.86%
Drugs83.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1540.00%
Vehicle crime62.7650.00%
Burglary52.36-16.67%
Theft from the person41.9733.33%
Possession of weapons11.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4446.0718.92%
Public order1417.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.5175.00%
Shoplifting135.5162.50%
Other theft85.12100.00%
Burglary63.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.9733.33%
Possession of weapons41.580.00%
Theft from the person31.58200.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3733.47-19.57%
Public order1014.5711.11%
Shoplifting83.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1516.67%
Burglary52.76-44.44%
Other theft41.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Drugs11.18-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson1018.110.00%
Burglary93.940.00%
Public order93.540.00%
Other theft63.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Shoplifting62.360.00%
Possession of weapons42.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
July 202456
June 202433
May 202433
April 202425
March 202441
February 202429
January 202436
December 202344
November 202337
October 202346

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20248
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202418
June 202419
May 202423
April 20249
March 20242
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202422
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20244
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

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 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Caroline Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 10. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Priory Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Claughton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Perry Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bean Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Dudley Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Porter Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Little Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1