THORNS ROAD, DY5 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 2JU

THORNS ROAD, DY5 2JU, Dudley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This DY5 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 2JU, encompassing approximately 3242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DY5 2JU 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
  • Deeley Street with total crimes: 2

THORNS ROAD, DY5 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-57.14%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5516.67%
Burglary52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7050.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.70-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-25.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.55-27.27%
Burglary32.470.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2483.33%
Vehicle crime23.39100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.08100.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.54-55.56%
Public order11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
October 20231

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

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY5 2JU 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. Deeley Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Montgomery Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hordern Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bickon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Coxcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cider Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Park Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1