THE SLING, DY2 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 9AJ

THE SLING, DY2 9AJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This DY2 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 9AJ, encompassing approximately 1579 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY2 9AJ area, explore the DY2 9AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY2 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cinder Bank with total crimes: 3
  • A461 with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

THE SLING, DY2 9AJ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.87-40.00%
Other theft23.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4011.11%
Other theft26.330.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-60.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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 offences912.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.17200.00%
Shoplifting11.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.400.00%
Burglary25.070.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50100.00%
Vehicle crime25.07100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.87-42.86%
Burglary32.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.030.00%
Vehicle crime44.43300.00%
Burglary22.53-33.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Drugs11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.07200.00%
Burglary31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime11.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6050.00%
Shoplifting23.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Burglary11.27-75.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.56250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.43100.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.5350.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.970.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.030.00%
Burglary34.430.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY2 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cinder Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. A461
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Sling
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baptist End Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1