COOK AVENUE, DY2 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8SP

COOK AVENUE, DY2 8SP, Dudley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8SP, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY2 8SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cascade Way with total crimes: 3
  • Old Buffery Gardens with total crimes: 2

COOK AVENUE, DY2 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.77-38.10%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.800.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1187.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.6666.67%
Drugs41.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.28-20.00%
Other theft42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.140.00%
Burglary33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.45-9.09%
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.04-35.29%
Burglary13.42-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9454.55%
Burglary45.28300.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.97-31.25%
Vehicle crime23.420.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.970.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202421
June 20249
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 202317
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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 8SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cascade Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Grainger Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Adshead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sledmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The School Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1