MELFORD CLOSE, DY3 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY3 3QU

MELFORD CLOSE, DY3 3QU, Dudley has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.95 per 1,000 population. This DY3 3QU 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 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY3 3QU, encompassing approximately 2369 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY3 3QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alderbrook Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lomond Road with total crimes: 1
  • Braemar Close with total crimes: 1

MELFORD CLOSE, DY3 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80200.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.27-85.71%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49250.00%
Vehicle crime32.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.110.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.53-20.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.33150.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.840.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY3 3QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alderbrook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lomond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Braemar Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Linfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aylesford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Melford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Penns Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1