DUDLEY ROAD, DY4 8ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY4 8ED

DUDLEY ROAD, DY4 8ED, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This DY4 8ED 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 8ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY4 8ED, encompassing approximately 4189 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY4 8ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2

DUDLEY ROAD, DY4 8ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25350.00%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.48-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4366.67%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5866.67%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4015.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.88-7.14%
Public order43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.977.69%
Vehicle crime33.340.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.97-35.00%
Burglary43.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0717.65%
Vehicle crime44.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95100.00%
Burglary30.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6421.43%
Burglary54.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2175.00%
Public order33.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202410
June 202415
May 202415
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 202413
December 202320
November 202317
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 DY4 8ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ash Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Oxford Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Helford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wades Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Neptune Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1