OLD BUFFERY GARDENS, DY2 8TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8TD

OLD BUFFERY GARDENS, DY2 8TD, Dudley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8TD 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 8TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8TD, encompassing approximately 3203 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DY2 8TD 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

OLD BUFFERY GARDENS, DY2 8TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.80-46.15%
Vehicle crime74.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.18-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.560.00%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.1228.57%
Vehicle crime72.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.92-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson74.060.00%
Vehicle crime52.1825.00%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Public order21.25-60.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6188.89%
Criminal damage and arson75.3175.00%
Public order52.180.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.18-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2533.33%
Other theft31.250.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2460.00%
Vehicle crime44.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.25300.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.49-23.08%
Public order43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Shoplifting30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.49-31.58%
Public order34.06200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9258.33%
Other theft55.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.31-33.33%
Other theft23.75100.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.620.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202426
June 202413
May 202417
April 20249
March 202416
February 202410
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 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 8TD 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. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Perry Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bean Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Old Buffery Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Paradise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New King Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grainger Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Blackacre Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Dando Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Shedden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Adshead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1