DY2 8RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8RZ

DY2 8RZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.01 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8RZ 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 8RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8RZ, encompassing approximately 2898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY2 8RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Minories with total crimes: 5

DY2 8RZ 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 offences2020.01-31.03%
Vehicle crime86.9060.00%
Shoplifting62.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-28.57%
Other theft41.720.00%
Drugs41.3833.33%
Possession of weapons41.38300.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Public order10.34-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.8420.83%
Public order710.00250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.41-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Other theft41.7233.33%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Burglary21.03-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-77.78%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.46-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.28-10.00%
Shoplifting93.1050.00%
Vehicle crime53.1025.00%
Burglary51.72150.00%
Other crime41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Public order20.69-71.43%
Drugs10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.15108.33%
Criminal damage and arson108.62150.00%
Public order73.45600.00%
Shoplifting62.4150.00%
Other theft42.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-40.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

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 offences1214.14-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour54.1466.67%
Other theft41.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-42.86%
Shoplifting41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-57.14%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.77200.00%
Vehicle crime711.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4140.00%
Public order52.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7233.33%
Other theft41.38-42.86%
Theft from the person31.3850.00%
Public order31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Burglary10.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.70-26.67%
Other theft77.5975.00%
Burglary52.410.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.35100.00%
Public order510.350.00%
Burglary51.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Shoplifting41.72100.00%
Other theft41.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.66-44.44%
Public order55.170.00%
Burglary31.72-40.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.310.00%
Burglary52.760.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Robbery31.720.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202429
June 202424
May 202425
April 202412
March 202433
February 202411
January 202422
December 202330
November 202315
October 202327

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 8RZ 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. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    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. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1