BIRCH AVENUE, DY5 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 1BQ

BIRCH AVENUE, DY5 1BQ, Dudley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This DY5 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY5 postcode area, which has experienced 415 crimes and a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY5 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 1BQ, encompassing approximately 2754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Way with total crimes: 5
  • Daphne Pool Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tyne Place with total crimes: 1

BIRCH AVENUE, DY5 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-64.29%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.08200.00%
Shoplifting21.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71100.00%
Shoplifting63.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.54150.00%
Shoplifting33.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63200.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.26-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.450.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nottingham Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Daphne Pool Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tyne Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Coppice Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belle Vue Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Heritage Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Honister Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Anne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Birchtree Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1