DY2 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8QB

DY2 8QB, Dudley has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.25 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8QB, encompassing approximately 1457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

DY2 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

DY2 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3480.25-19.05%
Shoplifting1923.3258.33%
Vehicle crime1213.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.239.09%
Other theft108.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.86-22.22%
Possession of weapons64.8050.00%
Public order64.12-57.14%
Drugs54.12400.00%
Burglary23.43100.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Robbery11.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4285.0627.27%
Public order1428.8175.00%
Shoplifting129.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.2337.50%
Vehicle crime107.55100.00%
Other theft106.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson96.8612.50%
Robbery46.170.00%
Possession of weapons42.7433.33%
Other crime32.74200.00%
Bicycle theft22.060.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3367.9137.50%
Shoplifting2022.645.26%
Criminal damage and arson813.72-38.46%
Public order85.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.49-20.00%
Other theft65.490.00%
Vehicle crime54.12-16.67%
Burglary43.4333.33%
Possession of weapons32.7450.00%
Drugs22.06-33.33%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2465.1626.32%
Shoplifting1916.4672.73%
Criminal damage and arson1313.0385.71%
Anti-social behaviour108.92-9.09%
Public order86.860.00%
Vehicle crime65.4920.00%
Other theft64.12200.00%
Burglary34.12-50.00%
Drugs32.06200.00%
Possession of weapons22.06100.00%
Other crime11.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1953.50-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour1113.03120.00%
Shoplifting117.55266.67%
Public order87.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.49-22.22%
Burglary64.8020.00%
Vehicle crime54.12-16.67%
Theft from the person33.43200.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%
Other theft21.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.69-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2955.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.8980.00%
Other theft86.17166.67%
Vehicle crime65.49100.00%
Public order64.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.12-16.67%
Burglary53.4366.67%
Drugs43.430.00%
Robbery32.740.00%
Shoplifting32.06-70.00%
Possession of weapons12.06-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2945.96-17.14%
Shoplifting1019.8942.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.12-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.43-50.00%
Public order32.06-72.73%
Possession of weapons32.0650.00%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Other theft32.06-66.67%
Theft from the person22.06-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3565.8512.90%
Public order1124.01-8.33%
Other theft97.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.80-68.18%
Shoplifting74.80-22.22%
Vehicle crime64.8050.00%
Drugs64.12500.00%
Theft from the person34.12200.00%
Possession of weapons22.06-33.33%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Burglary11.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3170.6514.81%
Criminal damage and arson2221.26214.29%
Public order1215.0950.00%
Shoplifting98.2328.57%
Other theft76.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.800.00%
Burglary44.12100.00%
Vehicle crime42.74300.00%
Possession of weapons32.7450.00%
Other crime22.06100.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2745.27-32.50%
Public order818.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson75.4975.00%
Shoplifting74.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.800.00%
Other theft34.120.00%
Burglary22.06-75.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.37-33.33%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4064.480.00%
Public order927.440.00%
Burglary86.170.00%
Shoplifting85.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Possession of weapons32.740.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Robbery32.060.00%
Theft from the person22.060.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Other crime21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202442
June 202433
May 202424
April 202419
March 202429
February 202429
January 202435
December 202331
November 202327
October 202340

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 202322
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202419
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 8QB 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Stone Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Vauxhall Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Charlton Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Queen'S Cross
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Court Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Gads Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Belper
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Parsons Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Colsyll Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. New Crown Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hagley View Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1