DY2 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8SZ

DY2 8SZ, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8SZ, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DY2 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4177 with total crimes: 3
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 3
  • A461 with total crimes: 2

DY2 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.58-25.00%
Other theft33.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-71.43%
Drugs11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.5140.00%
Other theft33.94200.00%
Shoplifting21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7666.67%
Burglary32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-75.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-25.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.58100.00%
Burglary33.380.00%
Shoplifting21.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.20150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.82-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.69-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.140.00%
Vehicle crime34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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 8SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4177
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. A461
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Sling
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Tanfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Adshead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1