DY2 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8QT

DY2 8QT, Dudley has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.78 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8QT, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

DY2 8QT 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 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.78-32.26%
Shoplifting1610.4560.00%
Vehicle crime127.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.9716.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-22.22%
Drugs53.48150.00%
Other theft52.49-28.57%
Public order52.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.49300.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3146.2655.00%
Vehicle crime1015.42150.00%
Public order104.97150.00%
Shoplifting104.97-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.97200.00%
Other theft74.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.980.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.8317.65%
Shoplifting149.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.9633.33%
Vehicle crime43.9833.33%
Public order41.99-42.86%
Other theft31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.84-15.00%
Shoplifting168.4660.00%
Public order77.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.9950.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Drugs10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.84-23.08%
Shoplifting109.95233.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.98-60.00%
Other theft31.99-40.00%
Burglary31.49-25.00%
Public order31.49-25.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 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 offences2631.8373.33%
Criminal damage and arson1012.93900.00%
Other theft54.9766.67%
Vehicle crime42.49-20.00%
Public order41.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.9933.33%
Burglary41.99300.00%
Shoplifting31.990.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime57.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49-25.00%
Public order31.49-57.14%
Other theft31.49-57.14%
Shoplifting31.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.34-7.69%
Other theft711.9475.00%
Public order73.4875.00%
Vehicle crime53.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49300.00%
Shoplifting41.99-42.86%
Drugs31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-80.00%
Theft from the person21.49100.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Burglary10.99-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.8252.94%
Criminal damage and arson1512.931400.00%
Shoplifting77.4616.67%
Burglary53.48150.00%
Other theft42.49300.00%
Public order41.9933.33%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.91-29.17%
Shoplifting68.460.00%
Public order32.98-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary20.99-50.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.350.00%
Public order811.940.00%
Shoplifting63.980.00%
Burglary42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202431
June 202420
May 202417
April 202420
March 202426
February 202415
January 202424
December 202326
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 8QT 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. Vauxhall Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Queen'S Cross
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. B4177
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Greystone Passage
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Pitfield Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Westley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Colsyll Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Crown Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hagley View Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1