BLITHFIELD DRIVE, DY5 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY5 2NX

BLITHFIELD DRIVE, DY5 2NX, Dudley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This DY5 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY5 2NX, encompassing approximately 1878 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY5 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Close with total crimes: 3
  • Withymoor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ankadine Road with total crimes: 3

BLITHFIELD DRIVE, DY5 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3175.00%
Vehicle crime27.45100.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.52-20.00%
Burglary44.26300.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.52-23.08%
Vehicle crime25.320.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.448.33%
Public order46.920.00%
Burglary32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.12-29.41%
Burglary26.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.7870.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.05200.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.05-28.57%
Burglary35.32200.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7140.00%
Vehicle crime47.45300.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8411.11%
Burglary95.320.00%
Bicycle theft14.790.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.650.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 202417
February 202410
January 202414
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
October 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Armstrong Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Withymoor Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ankadine Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Churchill Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hillfields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rosemoor Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Church Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Clent Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Ben Nevis Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gooch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bredon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Collett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chiltern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Speedwell Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Stamford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1