WORCESTER ROAD, DY2 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY2 9LW

WORCESTER ROAD, DY2 9LW, Dudley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This DY2 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY2 9LW, encompassing approximately 2254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY2 9LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amphletts Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashtree Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Mews with total crimes: 2

WORCESTER ROAD, DY2 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.87-46.15%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.53-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.770.00%
Public order32.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-40.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8713.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.5466.67%
Public order42.220.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.08-11.76%
Public order46.650.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0930.77%
Shoplifting27.540.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5344.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.77200.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Other crime21.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.9950.00%
Burglary32.6650.00%
Other crime31.3350.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.53-7.69%
Vehicle crime45.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.32-35.00%
Burglary25.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7581.82%
Public order28.87-33.33%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.420.00%
Vehicle crime54.880.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202413
June 202417
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amphletts Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashtree Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Beech Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Linton Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Double Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cole Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mildred Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cox'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thistlegreen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1