WOODCROFT AVENUE, DY4 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8AE

WOODCROFT AVENUE, DY4 8AE, Dudley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8AE, encompassing approximately 2003 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)

DY4 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Edmund Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 1

WOODCROFT AVENUE, DY4 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49-33.33%
Burglary13.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.979.09%
Vehicle crime105.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.98-21.43%
Vehicle crime25.49-50.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In May 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 offences1414.47-26.32%
Vehicle crime46.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.9758.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.48100.00%
Vehicle crime32.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.99-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.4814.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.99100.00%
Vehicle crime42.99100.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.49-86.36%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.4769.23%
Anti-social behaviour710.98133.33%
Vehicle crime33.4950.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.4762.50%
Burglary56.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.98-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.990.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.480.00%
Public order46.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 202419
March 202412
February 20246
January 20243
December 202322
November 202313
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY4 8AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Edmund Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oxford Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Mill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wrens Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Helford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxyards Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1