BENBECK GROVE, DY4 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8AJ

BENBECK GROVE, DY4 8AJ, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY4 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY4 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8AJ, encompassing approximately 1635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DY4 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Sedgley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dawlish Road with total crimes: 1

BENBECK GROVE, DY4 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.78300.00%
Vehicle crime42.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.390.00%
Public order43.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.22-88.89%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.29800.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.50-37.50%
Public order23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2314.29%
Other crime44.890.00%
Burglary22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7875.00%
Vehicle crime24.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Burglary11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.679.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.340.00%
Burglary23.06-66.67%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2922.22%
Burglary66.73500.00%
Vehicle crime33.67-40.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.23200.00%
Vehicle crime55.50150.00%
Shoplifting33.06200.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sedgley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dawlish Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Woodcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A4168
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thetford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. George Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxyards Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oaksherd Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Benbeck Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fox Street
    Total1
    Public order1