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

Overview of Crime in DY5 1LY

WATERFRONT WEST, DY5 1LY, Dudley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This DY5 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 1LY, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterfront West with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dudley Road with total crimes: 3

WATERFRONT WEST, DY5 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.00-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-50.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.67-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson57.330.00%
Public order53.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.33300.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-60.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.33400.00%
Vehicle crime53.33150.00%
Shoplifting43.3333.33%
Other theft22.67-33.33%
Drugs11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.3433.33%
Other theft38.000.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Possession of weapons22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-66.67%
Robbery21.330.00%
Other crime11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.00-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.00500.00%
Other theft34.00-40.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3325.00%
Other theft53.33400.00%
Vehicle crime23.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.34175.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.67-25.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Other theft11.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.67-82.61%
Other theft32.670.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.67109.09%
Criminal damage and arson415.34100.00%
Public order32.67-25.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.000.00%
Public order47.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411
January 20244
December 202323
November 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterfront West
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dudley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Myles Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1