WATERFRONT WEST, DY5 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 1LW

WATERFRONT WEST, DY5 1LW, Dudley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.42 per 1,000 population. This DY5 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 1LW, encompassing approximately 1141 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pearson Street with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Waterfront West with total crimes: 5

WATERFRONT WEST, DY5 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.426.67%
Shoplifting614.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.260.00%
Other theft43.5033.33%
Public order43.50-42.86%
Drugs33.500.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.63-60.00%
Other crime11.75-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.1725.00%
Public order713.14600.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.1325.00%
Vehicle crime54.38-16.67%
Shoplifting44.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50300.00%
Other theft33.500.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Burglary21.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.28-47.83%
Vehicle crime610.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.260.00%
Shoplifting43.50-42.86%
Drugs23.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-75.00%
Public order10.88-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2347.3191.67%
Shoplifting720.15133.33%
Public order76.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.13-50.00%
Other theft33.50-40.00%
Robbery32.630.00%
Possession of weapons22.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour810.51166.67%
Other theft57.010.00%
Public order44.38100.00%
Shoplifting33.5050.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson57.8825.00%
Other theft54.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.38200.00%
Shoplifting22.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-50.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Public order21.75-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2141.17162.50%
Public order518.4066.67%
Shoplifting44.38-71.43%
Drugs43.500.00%
Vehicle crime43.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.50300.00%
Other theft23.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1433.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.26-78.38%
Other theft47.01300.00%
Vehicle crime43.50300.00%
Public order33.50-57.14%
Bicycle theft12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3758.7094.74%
Public order732.4116.67%
Shoplifting76.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.1366.67%
Drugs34.38200.00%
Burglary32.6350.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Robbery11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1940.300.00%
Shoplifting816.640.00%
Public order67.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.260.00%
Burglary22.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202415
June 202412
May 202423
April 202412
March 20249
February 202421
January 20248
December 202337
November 202319

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pearson Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Waterfront West
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bank Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Police Station
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dudley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2