WEST STREET, DY5 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 2DS

WEST STREET, DY5 2DS, Dudley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This DY5 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 2DS, encompassing approximately 3030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DY5 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexander Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Lynval Road with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, DY5 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.93100.00%
Burglary41.32-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.32-20.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30-70.59%
Other crime11.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2370.00%
Other crime25.610.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6011.11%
Other theft43.300.00%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.66-80.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences96.93-18.18%
Vehicle crime52.97150.00%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9322.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2850.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.950.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202417
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 2DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexander Hill
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lynval Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Montgomery Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Old High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bickon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Coxcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Park Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Osborne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Brick Kiln Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1