WATCHMAN AVENUE, DY5 2DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 2DY

WATCHMAN AVENUE, DY5 2DY, Dudley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This DY5 2DY 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 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 2DY, encompassing approximately 1936 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DY5 2DY 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
  • Simeon'S Walk with total crimes: 1

WATCHMAN AVENUE, DY5 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.200.00%
Burglary31.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary510.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-25.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.10-66.67%
Other crime12.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.36200.00%
Drugs26.200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Other crime11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.160.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1616.67%
Burglary13.620.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences65.680.00%
Other theft23.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6850.00%
Theft from the person13.100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.620.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 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 2DY 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. Simeon'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Montgomery Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1