DY2 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8PJ

DY2 8PJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.76 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8PJ, encompassing approximately 1638 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

DY2 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 14
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13

DY2 8PJ 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4281.76-12.50%
Shoplifting2525.634.17%
Anti-social behaviour1415.257.69%
Other theft138.5430.00%
Vehicle crime87.9314.29%
Public order84.88-52.94%
Drugs74.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons63.660.00%
Burglary33.660.00%
Robbery11.83-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4892.1423.08%
Shoplifting2429.29-11.11%
Public order1714.64112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1310.3730.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.9320.00%
Other theft107.3242.86%
Vehicle crime76.100.00%
Possession of weapons64.2750.00%
Robbery53.66400.00%
Burglary33.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.830.00%
Theft from the person21.22-33.33%
Other crime21.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3975.6644.44%
Shoplifting2723.80-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.47-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour106.10-52.38%
Public order86.100.00%
Vehicle crime74.88-30.00%
Other theft74.27-12.50%
Possession of weapons44.27100.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Theft from the person32.440.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Drugs21.22-50.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3083.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2718.318.00%
Anti-social behaviour2116.4761.54%
Criminal damage and arson1812.81100.00%
Vehicle crime1010.9866.67%
Public order86.10-11.11%
Other theft84.8860.00%
Burglary44.88-33.33%
Drugs42.44300.00%
Theft from the person32.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.83100.00%
Other crime21.22-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2559.19-34.21%
Shoplifting1515.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.15116.67%
Public order97.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.4950.00%
Burglary65.490.00%
Vehicle crime63.66-14.29%
Other theft53.66-44.44%
Other crime33.05200.00%
Theft from the person31.8350.00%
Drugs11.83-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3858.5815.15%
Other theft923.19125.00%
Vehicle crime75.490.00%
Public order74.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.66-33.33%
Burglary63.66100.00%
Shoplifting53.66-66.67%
Robbery43.050.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.83-50.00%
Theft from the person21.22-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3354.31-8.33%
Shoplifting1520.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson99.1512.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime74.2740.00%
Theft from the person44.270.00%
Possession of weapons42.44300.00%
Other theft42.44-50.00%
Public order32.44-75.00%
Burglary31.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3663.46-12.20%
Public order1221.97-29.41%
Shoplifting97.32-47.06%
Other theft85.49-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.8860.00%
Drugs84.88700.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime54.8866.67%
Theft from the person43.0533.33%
Burglary32.44-40.00%
Robbery21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons11.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4173.8313.89%
Shoplifting1725.0241.67%
Public order1710.3754.55%
Criminal damage and arson1410.3775.00%
Other theft98.5480.00%
Burglary55.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.05-28.57%
Theft from the person33.05200.00%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Possession of weapons31.8350.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3654.31-25.00%
Shoplifting1221.979.09%
Public order117.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.71166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.880.00%
Other theft54.270.00%
Burglary33.05-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.83-50.00%
Drugs11.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4868.340.00%
Public order1129.290.00%
Shoplifting116.710.00%
Burglary76.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.270.00%
Other theft54.270.00%
Possession of weapons43.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Drugs42.440.00%
Robbery42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Theft from the person21.830.00%
Other crime21.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
July 202448
June 202439
May 202427
April 202425
March 202438
February 202433
January 202436
December 202341
November 202336
October 202348

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 202421
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202424
June 202427
May 202430
April 202415
March 20245
February 202415
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202417
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 202317
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ednam Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gatehouse Fold
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 11. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Priory Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gads Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parsons Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greystone Passage
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Pitfield Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1