OVERBROOK CLOSE, DY3 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY3 2QG

OVERBROOK CLOSE, DY3 2QG, Dudley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This DY3 2QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY3 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY3 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY3 2QG, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY3 2QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wealdstone Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 3

OVERBROOK CLOSE, DY3 2QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.23-25.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.74200.00%
Shoplifting42.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.43-20.00%
Shoplifting73.28250.00%
Public order32.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.10100.00%
Burglary31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8427.27%
Public order25.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.51200.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.079.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.92500.00%
Vehicle crime42.46300.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.38-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.5150.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.740.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202414
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414
March 202411
February 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY3 2QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wealdstone Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Pleasant View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Central Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Pimlico Court
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redhall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. B4176
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawthorn Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Overbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Harcourt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Finchley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brookside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Kingham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Garden Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Zoar Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Water Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bull Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prices Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. The Spinney
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Himley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1