ASTON ROAD, DY2 8XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 8XR

ASTON ROAD, DY2 8XR, Dudley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.45 per 1,000 population. This DY2 8XR 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 8XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 8XR, encompassing approximately 1535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY2 8XR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vauxhall Street with total crimes: 7
  • Queen'S Cross with total crimes: 3
  • Park Head Crescent with total crimes: 3

ASTON ROAD, DY2 8XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.8225.00%
Vehicle crime43.260.00%
Public order42.61300.00%
Other theft32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-72.73%
Drugs21.950.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.420.00%
Vehicle crime47.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-42.86%
Drugs22.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.77-69.57%
Public order34.5650.00%
Other theft21.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.41187.50%
Burglary414.98-20.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Other crime21.300.00%
Drugs11.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.80-11.11%
Vehicle crime55.2166.67%
Burglary53.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.26100.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.68-35.71%
Vehicle crime35.86-25.00%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.2475.00%
Vehicle crime49.12300.00%
Public order42.61100.00%
Other crime12.610.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-90.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1016.94900.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.5160.00%
Burglary25.21100.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.12-70.59%
Other theft23.26100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.1088.89%
Criminal damage and arson611.07200.00%
Burglary43.910.00%
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Public order31.95-40.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.860.00%
Public order53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 20244
May 20247
April 202423
March 20248
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8XR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vauxhall Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Queen'S Cross
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Park Head Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B4177
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hope Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. A461
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greystone Passage
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Pitfield Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swancote Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ludgate Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Westley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Colsyll Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Crown Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hagley View Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Tanfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Waverley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1