PARADISE, DY2 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8SH

PARADISE, DY2 8SH, Dudley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8SH 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 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8SH, encompassing approximately 3466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY2 8SH area, explore the DY2 8SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DY2 8SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Minories with total crimes: 5
  • Norman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

PARADISE, DY2 8SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25-23.81%
Vehicle crime74.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.0266.67%
Other theft41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-42.86%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0090.91%
Vehicle crime86.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3140.00%
Drugs42.020.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 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 offences118.65-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.17-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.44-20.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1975.00%
Vehicle crime52.02150.00%
Drugs41.44300.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-25.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.92-47.06%
Other theft42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Vehicle crime21.15-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6788.89%
Vehicle crime64.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.06-25.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.92-29.41%
Public order43.46300.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2341.67%
Other theft44.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.90-25.00%
Other theft23.46100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202421
June 202411
May 202418
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Minories
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Perry Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bean Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dudley Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Grainger Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Kingsoak Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Moncrieffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Adshead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1